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Two doses of HPV vaccine effectively prevent genital warts

Two doses of HPV vaccine gave girls aged 9 to 14 years as much protection as three doses against genital warts, and both regimens provided significantly more protection than one dose or no doses at all, according to research recently published in Sexually Transmitted Diseases. » Read more Source: Healio

FDA approves Kevzara for rheumatoid arthritis

After a resubmission by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., the FDA has approved Kevzara for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a company press release. » Read more Source: Healio

Strong evidence of the benefits of exercise therapy in chronic diseases

There is strong evidence of that aerobic exercise, strength training and condition-specific therapeutic exercise affect positively on the functional capacity of patients with chronic diseases. This is revealed in an extensive systematic analysis of published research data by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The systematic review of meta-analyses evaluates […]

Sleep apnea may increase atrial fibrillation risk

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference. » Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Hypertension in young adults shows long-term heart risks

Otherwise healthy young people with high systolic blood pressure over 140 are at greater risk for future artery stiffening linked to an increased risk of stroke as well as possible damage to the kidneys and brain, new research shows. » Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Experts urge use of evidence-based medicine to avoid overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

Research supports an evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach that embraces individualized care to prevent overtreatment, specifically for patients with type 2 diabetes. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Multiple oral direct-acting antiviral regimens effectively treat HCV

FDA-approved oral direct-acting agent therapy produced high rates of safety, tolerability and efficacy for treating hepatitis C virus infection, especially for patient populations considered difficult to cure, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. » Read more Source: Healio

Despite decline in mumps encephalitis, all-cause encephalitis continues to rise

Although hospital admissions for encephalitis related to measles and mumps has decreased significantly in England, the incidence of all-cause childhood encephalitis is increasing, according to a recent study published in Lancet Infectious Diseases. » Read more Source: Healio

Type 1 diabetes associated with higher risk for ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke

Compared with the general population, patients with type 1 diabetes with or without maintaining target HbA1c levels were at increased risk for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, which intensified with worse glycemic control, according to research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. » Read more Source: Healio

Virtual glucose management improves glycemic control in hospitalized patients

A virtual glucose management service reduced hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia among hospitalized patients, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine. » Read more Source: Healio