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There has been a large drop in infection-related deaths following kidney transplantation since the 1990s

Large Drop Seen in Infection-Related Post-Transplant Deaths

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Findings among adults undergoing kidney transplantation in Finland 1990 to 2010
The Affordable Care Act's Marketplaces covered a disproportionate share of non-elderly adults with high health care risks in the 2014 to 2015 time period

ACA Marketplaces Expand Coverage for Chronically Ill

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Enrollees have more chronic conditions, health care use versus other privately insured individuals
The human papillomavirus (HPV) mRNA assays are less sensitive than HPV DNA assays for detection of latent HPV infection

mRNA Assay Less Sensitive Than DNA Assay for Latent HPV

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A 69.3 percent difference was seen in HPV mRNA results compared with previous HPV DNA results
Children of first-cousin consanguineous parents are more likely to be in receipt of antidepressant or anxiolytic medications and antipsychotic medications

Mood Disorders Up for Children of Consanguineous Parents

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Increased odds of mental health issues and needing antidepressant, anxiolytic, antipsychotic medications
About 30 percent of indoor tanners have been screened for skin cancer

Few Indoor Tanners Have Been Screened for Skin Cancer

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Correlates of screening include older age, family history of melanoma or skin cancer, high SPF sunscreen use
A composite implant

Composite Subretinal Implants May Lessen Vision Loss From AMD

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Improved vision with implant seen in some with non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration
The Pittsburgh Atlas provides a new framework for emergency and trauma care regional referrals in the United States

New Map Improves Emergency, Trauma Care Referrals

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The 326 emergency and trauma referral regions uphold county and state boundaries
Smokers have lower quality diets than former smokers and nonsmokers

Smoking Status Associated With Poor Diet Quality

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Smokers eat smaller amounts of food higher in calories
Cannabis use is associated with increased initiation of

Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Likelihood of Cigarette Smoking

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Long-term data show increased initiation of, persistence of, and relapse to cigarette smoking
There is an inverse association between coffee consumption and coronary artery calcium

Coffee Consumption Cuts Coronary Artery Calcification

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Odds of coronary calcification significantly lower for never smokers drinking >3 cups/day