More Girls Admitted With Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Highest admission rate seen in southern part of U.S.; number of admissions highest for white children
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Rural Population Underrepresented Among Medical Students
Number of rural medical students would need to quadruple to meet share of rural residents in U.S. population
Read MoreCellphone-Related Injuries to Head, Neck on the Rise
Many of these injuries, particularly in younger patients, result from distraction while using cellphone
Read MoreMore Than 100 E. Coli Illnesses Now Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Twenty-three states have now reported cases, up from 19 last week; no deaths reported so far
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Seven Deaths in California From Infections Tied to Black Tar Heroin
Nine people, aged 19 to 57, have been admitted to area hospitals with myonecrosis bacterial infections
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First-Line Osimertinib May Up Survival in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
For previously untreated disease, overall survival longer with osimertinib versus comparator EGFR-TKIs
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Playing Analog Games Tied to Less Relative Cognitive Decline
Findings based on assessment from childhood to older age as well as from age 70 to 79 years
Read MoreObstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Underdiagnosed in Women
About six in 10 women experience obstructive sleep apnea during dream sleep, similar to men
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E-Cigarette Smokers Have Increased Odds of Depression
Odds of reporting depression higher with increased frequency of use among current e-cigarette users
Read More6.5 Percent of Adults Report Prescription Opioid Analgesic Use
Percentage using prescription opioid analgesic increased with age; use up for women versus men
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Permanent Hair Dye Use Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Significantly increased risk seen in black women; risk also increased with application of dye to others
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Receipt of Surgery for Early NSCLC Varies by County
25 percent absolute difference found between lowest, highest surgery receipt-rate counties in Massachusetts
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Early-Onset CVD Rate Up for Children of Moms With Diabetes
Rates of early-onset CVD higher for offspring of mothers with history of CVD, diabetes complications
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Daily Cannabis Use Tied to Lower Illicit Opioid Use for Chronic Pain
Findings based on longitudinal study in Canada of people who use drugs and report chronic pain
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Evidence Uncertain Whether Interventions Prevent Falls in MS
There are few studies, most of which are small trials and of low quality because of study methods
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RSNA: Brachytherapy Treats Skin Cancer in Elderly Patients
Brachytherapy alternative to Mohs surgery in early-stage nonmelanoma skin cancers of head, neck
Read MoreSeven Deaths in California From Infections Tied to Black Tar Heroin
Nine people, aged 19 to 57, have been admitted to area hospitals with myonecrosis bacterial infections
Read MorePlaying Analog Games Tied to Less Relative Cognitive Decline
Findings based on assessment from childhood to older age as well as from age 70 to 79 years
Read MoreObstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Underdiagnosed in Women
About six in 10 women experience obstructive sleep apnea during dream sleep, similar to men
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E-Cigarette Smokers Have Increased Odds of Depression
Odds of reporting depression higher with increased frequency of use among current e-cigarette users
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