Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) originally reported a shortage of some forms of doxycycline (doxycycline hyclate) and unavailability of tetracycline on January 18, 2013, caused by increased demand and manufacturing issues. FDA continues to report shortage from some, but not all, manufacturers of some dosages and forms of doxycycline hyclate and doxycycline monohydrate.
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Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery Helps Obese Patients
Patients who have plastic surgery to reshape their bodies after bariatric procedures are able to maintain "significantly greater" weight loss than those who do not.
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Eating Fish May Be Tied to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study
Women who regularly get some fish in their diet may have a relatively lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a large new study suggests.
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Nail Technicians’ Health and Workplace Exposure Control
Concerns about chemicals routinely used by nail technicians drew new attention following the publication of a two-part investigative series in the New York Times.
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