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From 2007 to 2016

Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Involving Opioids Up

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Between 2007 and 2016, pregnancy-associated mortality related to opioids more than doubled
A higher amount of screen time per day is associated with decreased psychological well-being in children and adolescents

Less Pediatric Screen Time Tied to Better Well-Being

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High users of screens more likely to have history of depression, anxiety, mental health tx
Serum vitamin D levels are associated with cardiorespiratory fitness

Vitamin D Levels Linked to Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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Individuals in top quartile of vitamin D levels have significantly higher CRF than those in lowest quartile
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the approval of Daurismo (glasdegib) tablets for use in combination with a low dose of the chemotherapy cytarabine to treat newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. The treatment is indicated for patients aged 75 years or older who have comorbidities that may prevent the use of intensive chemotherapy.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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Randomized clinical trial showed significant improvement in overall survival with Daurismo
Ebola infections in newborns are being reported in the current outbreak of the deadly disease in Congo

Newborns Infected With Ebola in Congo Outbreak

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Seven cases seen in newborn babies and infants younger than 2 years old
The prevalence of parent-reported autism spectrum disorder is estimated at 2.5 percent among U.S. children aged 3 to 17 years

Estimated 2.5 Percent of U.S. Children Diagnosed With Autism

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Children with parent-reported ASD have greater health care needs, difficulty accessing care
Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act without adverse effects on labor markets

ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets

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Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
Antibiotic use in children <24 months of age is associated with a slightly higher body weight at 5 years of age

Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Weight

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Antibiotics before age 2 associated with very small increase in body weight at 5 years of age
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends HIV screening for individuals aged 15 to 65 years

USPSTF Suggests Universal HIV Screening, PrEP for High-Risk Patients

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Screening recommended for those ages 15 to 65 years, including pregnant women
In 2015

CDC: U.S. Prevalence of ALS Was 5.2 Per 100,000 in 2015

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Total of 16,583 cases identified in 2015 using National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry