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Oral Agent Offers Relief From Generalized Hyperhidrosis
This common problem involving localized sweating can significantly lower quality of life for affected patients. A new treatment option goes down...
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Consider Melatonin for Migraine Prevention
Melatonin holds more power than your average sleep aid—at least for patients with chronic migraine. Their dreams of migraine-free days just may...
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When Can Exercise Supplant Surgery for Degenerative Meniscal Tears?
Should patients with medial degenerative meniscal tears always undergo surgery? Not according to a recent study, which suggests physical therapy...
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“Cold Turkey” Works Best for Smoking Cessation
The benefits of smoking cessation are well known ... but being cognizant of the dangers of cigarettes and actually kicking the habit are two...
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Steroids During Late Preterm Labor? Better Later Than Never
ACOG and the NIH recommend corticosteroids for women between 24 and 34 weeks' gestation who are at increased risk for preterm delivery. But what...
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Need an Add-on to Metformin? Consider This
Sulfonylureas have been the preferred add-on therapy to metformin for T2DM. But results of a recent analysis suggest there's a better choice—with...
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Oral Rehydration Therapy for Kids: A More Palatable Alternative
Getting kids to drink electrolyte solutions following episodes of mild gastroenteritis can be a challenge. Thankfully, parents can rest easy—a new...
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Deliver or Wait with Late Preterm Membrane Rupture?
When a pregnant woman presents with ruptured membranes after 34 weeks' gestation, what should you do? ACOG recommends delivery, but a new study...
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Monitoring Home BP Readings Just Got Easier
If you've ever lamented the high inaccuracy of in-office BP readings, this is for you: A simple new rule can help you sift through home BP...
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Yeast Infection in Pregnancy? Think Twice About Fluconazole
This study’s findings regarding the risk for miscarriage may mean it’s time to forego fluconazole in favor of topical azoles as firstline...