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Statin Use Found Beneficial in Hepatitis C Treatment

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Improved virologic response rates, decreased liver fibrosis progression, HCC incidence
Reductions in liver fat or visceral adipose tissue do not differ significantly with the dose or intensity of aerobic exercise

Exercise Dose, Intensity Don’t Impact Reduction in Liver Fat

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In randomized trial, no difference in efficacy of liver fat reduction by aerobic exercise dose, intensity
Restless leg syndrome is common in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Restless Leg Syndrome Common in Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Peripheral arthritis, uveitis, anemia, smoking, polyneuropathy higher in AS patients with RLS
Almost one in 10 Medicare patients undergoing carotid revascularization are readmitted within 30 days

Almost One in 10 Readmitted After Carotid Revascularization

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Risk of readmission greater after carotid artery stenting than carotid endarterectomy
The incidence of melanoma is falling among American children

Cases of Melanoma Declining in U.S. Children

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Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children's play
Topiramate (Topamax) used for migraine headaches has been linked to increased odds of eating disorders in some teens. The report was published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Migraine Medication Linked to Eating Disorders in Teens

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Case reports don't prove the medicine caused problems, however
Stroke patients are at significantly increased risk of suicide

Higher Risk of Suicide Seen in Stroke Survivors

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Danger is greatest in first two years after stroke, Swedish researchers say
Nearly all pharmacists have experienced upswings in the acquisition costs of generic drugs

Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs

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Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Candy twists can be used as an alternative to glucola beverage in gestational diabetes mellitus screening

Candy Twists Alternative to Glucola Drink for GDM Screening

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Same sensitivity for glucola, candy twists; improved false-referral rate, PPV, detection rate for candy
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Single-Dose Ebola Vaccine Effective in Nonhuman Primates

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Animal tests are promising, but more work needed before human trials