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Preliminary research suggests that an HIV vaccine in development can ramp up the body's immune system

Experimental HIV Vaccine Could Boost Efficacy of HAART

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Findings for patients on highly-active antiretroviral therapy
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is already the third leading cause of death in the world

COPD May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

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COPD is third leading cause of death in the world
The majority of oral antibiotic course durations for adult acne follow guidelines

Most Adult Acne Antibiotic Course Durations Follow Guidelines

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However, topical retinoids are underused in conjunction with antibiotics for adult acne
The first generic versions of the atypical antipsychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

FDA Approves First Generic Abilify

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For treatment of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
Women who breastfeed their babies and later develop breast cancer are less likely to have the cancer return or be terminal than women who do not breastfeed

Breastfeeding Linked to Better Breast Cancer Outcomes for Mom

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Strongest benefit seen in most common types of tumors, researchers say
Westernization of the diet induces changes in biomarkers of colon cancer risk within two weeks

Colon Cancer Risk Markers Appear Within Two Weeks of Diet Change

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More polyps, other markers of colon tumor risk in those eating 'Western' high-fat, low-fiber fare
Less than one-quarter of sickle cell anemia patients who should have been taking hydroxyurea within a year of their last pain crisis actually were taking the medication

Hydroxyurea Underutilized for Patients With Sickle Cell

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Only 23 percent using the drug within a year of their last pain crisis
Genetic variations may hold clues to rheumatoid arthritis -- suggesting not only who will develop the condition

Genetic Variations Could Hold Keys to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

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New research reveals clues to disease severity, potential outcomes
A comparison of three treatments for opioid dependence indicates that patients given buprenorphine in the emergency department do better than those given only referrals. The research was published in the April 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Buprenorphine Given in ER Benefits Opioid Dependent

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Works better than simple referrals in opioid-dependent patients, researchers say
A subunit vaccine containing varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E and the AS01B adjuvant system is efficacious against herpes zoster infection in older adults

Subunit Vaccine Efficacious Against Herpes Zoster

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Vaccine efficacy 97.2 percent overall in phase 3 trial among adults aged 50 years and older