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Eczema
Severe Eczema Raises CV Risk
In a new study, researchers evaluated the risk for various cardiovascular outcomes among patients with severe and active atopic eczema compared with healthy controls. | Read More

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HIV
HIV
CDC: Individuals With High HIV Risk Not Screened Often Enough
Following an analysis of survey data from nearly 12,000 respondents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a report on the frequency of HIV testing among various patient populations with and without high HIV risk. | Read More

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FDA
FDA Approves New Nocturia Treatment
Following the success of 3 randomized trials and 1 open-label extension trial, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new sublingual tablet for the treatment of certain adults with nocturia. | Read More

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Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer Disease in Persons With Learning Disorders—What Is the Connection?
In a newly published study, researchers explored the connection between the presence of learning disorders and the later development of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease. | Read More

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