Archive: 03/08/2016

Proinflammatory response in women with vaginal mesh

(HealthDay)—Women with vaginal mesh with complications have a significantly increased proinflammatory response, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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House dust mite immunotherapy effective for allergic rhinitis

(HealthDay)—For patients with allergic rhinitis (AR), house dust mite (HDM) sublingual immunotherapy is effective and seems safe, according to a study published online July 29 in Allergy.

Aug 3, 2016

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Opioid-related insurance claims rise 3,000 percent

(HealthDay)—The number of private health insurance claims for Americans addicted to opioids and heroin rose 3,203 percent from 2007 to 2014, according to a Fair Health report.

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Spending on compounded drugs skyrocketing

(HealthDay)—Government spending on compounded drugs has skyrocketed, raising concerns of fraud and overbilling, according to a report published by Kaiser Health News.

Aug 3, 2016

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Prescription drug abuse in Europe is a bigger problem than previously thought

International collaborations across the EU are needed to monitor prescription drug abuse, identify its scope and develop targeted interventions, according to the first comparative study of prescription drug abuse in the European ...

Aug 3, 2016

Third dose of MMR vaccine can help control mumps outbreaks

(HealthDay)—A third dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended in cases of mumps outbreak in which transmission is sustained despite high two-dose MMR coverage, according to research published in the July ...

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Study IDs two novel loci linked to insulin sensitivity

(HealthDay)—Two novel loci have been identified that are associated with insulin sensitivity, according to a study published online July 14 in Diabetes.

Aug 3, 2016

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Targeted therapies beneficial in KRAS-mutated NSCLC

(HealthDay)—Targeted therapies that do not contain erlotinib can be beneficial for patients with KRAS-mutated (KRAS mut+) advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in the ...

Aug 3, 2016

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Hitting the highway? Keep safety in mind

(HealthDay)—Proactive, prepared and protected. These are the keys to good health when traveling, experts say.

Aug 3, 2016

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Newer treatments can make scars less scary

(HealthDay)—Scars can alter your appearance and remind you of a difficult time, potentially diminishing your quality of life, a skin specialist says.

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