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Having a cold or the flu may sometimes trigger a stroke in children -- particularly those with underlying health conditions -- though the overall risk remains low

Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low

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Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable
The presence of four types of gut bacteria in infancy may reduce a child's risk for asthma

Dysbiosis in Infancy Tied to Asthma Risk in Children

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Four bacterial taxa implicated in risk of asthma
Women who start hormone therapy toward the beginning of menopause may have a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease

Earlier HRT May Pose Lower CHD Risk for Menopausal Women

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Starting treatment around onset of menopause seems to lower threat to heart
Several strategies can be implemented in order to better use electronic health records for patient care and efficiency

Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency

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Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
Regardless of severity

More Evidence Psoriasis and Depression Are Linked

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But research doesn't prove one causes the other
Surgical intervention for a non-lung cancer diagnosis is rare following low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Result in Few False-Positives

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Concerns that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded
Smokers are more likely to cut back or quit if they switch to cigarettes made from tobacco containing very low levels of nicotine

‘Low-Nicotine’ Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit, Smoke Less

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Those inhaling the lowest levels of the addictive agent were more likely to try to stop
Only about one-third of women receive genetic counseling before they undergo testing for BRCA mutations

Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test

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But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after a positive test result
New classification criteria have been developed with high specificity and sensitivity for gout

New Classification Criteria Developed for Gout

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Classification criteria, which include clinical, lab, imaging domains have high sensitivity, specificity
Extra calcium may not protect aging bones after all. The findings appear online in two reviews published online Sept. 29 in The BMJ.

Calcium Supplements May Not Benefit Bone Health

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Researchers find no evidence that increasing intake will prevent fractures