Archive for December 10, 2009

HIV-Associated Behaviors Among Injecting-Drug Users—23 Cities, United States, May 2005–February 2006 (Revised)

This page contains the erratum notice which lists the sources of error and a revised table to MMWR.

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates Still Too Low

Title: Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates Still Too LowCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/9/2009 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 12/10/2009

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Drug-Free Method of Blocking Fear Memories

Fearful memories can now be temporarily blocked through a new drug-free, non-invasive procedure developed by scientists at New York University.

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Mini-Transplants Reverse Adult Sickle Cell Disease

Severe sickle-cell disease in adults can be reversed through a form of blood stem-cell transplant.

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Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) - updated on RxList

Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Humira (Adalimumab) - updated on RxList

Humira (Adalimumab) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Enbrel (Etanercept) - updated on RxList

Enbrel (Etanercept) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Starting some solid foods late boosts allergy risk

Holding off on introducing certain foods in order to prevent children from becoming allergic to them may be counterproductive.
Researchers from Finland found that children introduced to certain foods later were more likely to become sensitized to them, increasing their risk of developing full-blown allergies.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other authorities on child health recommend [...]

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