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Well-child visits rise, but disparities remain
Uninsured children continue to fall short in well child visits, with a 20% gap between highest and lowest-adherence regions.
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Metformin fails as early COVID-19 treatment but shows potential
Metformin may merit further investigation for adults who are overweight or obese.
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One hour of walking per week may boost longevity for octogenarians
All-cause and cardiovascular mortality were significantly lower in older adults who walked for an hour each week vs. than their less active peers...
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Screen COPD patients for peripheral neuropathy
Polyneuropathy remains a common comorbidity among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale succeeds as transdiagnostic measure
The BPRS showed solid correlation with the mini-ICF-APP for disorders in six different categories.
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Stop smoking and reduce death risk from pneumonia?
Adults who quit smoking significantly reduced their risk for mortality from pneumonia.
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Active shooter drills may be harming children, but doctors offer help
Data suggest that realistic active shooter drills in schools can increase depression, anxiety, and stress.
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Women are underrepresented on rheumatology journal editorial boards
Only 6 of 34 rheumatology journals had women as editors-in-chief.
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Young adults who learn how to cook eat more veggies
Greater consumption of fruits and vegetables seen in college students who set goals related to eating.
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Tobramycin tames infection in bronchiectasis
Chronic P. aeruginosa infection remains a challenge for bronchiectasis patients, and treatment options are limited.
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In one state, pandemic tamped down lice and scabies cases
Cases and prescriptions for scabies and lice in children and adults declined during distancing directives and lockdown in North Carolina.
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FDA acts against sales of unapproved mole and skin tag products on Amazon, other sites
Warning letters sent to three companies address possible violations from selling unapproved drugs for mole and skin tag removal.
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Chemokine expression predicts severity of major depressive disorder
Serum levels of ligands CCL17 and CCL22 also were significantly increased in MDD patients compared to controls.
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NAMS affirms value of hormone therapy for menopausal women
Recent research supports individualized care to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
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AAP updates hyperbilirubinemia guideline
Changes to previous guidelines may help reduce risk of acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus.