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Obesity in adolescence is associated with changes in the circulatory T-lymphocyte profile

Teen Obesity Linked to Changes in T-Lymphocyte Profile

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Obesity linked to elevated absolute values of circulating CD3+ and CD4+ cells
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Docs in Productivity Models Likely to Encounter Compensation Caps

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Physicians, especially those working in a productivity model, must understand compensation caps
U.S. children with a genetic polymorphism affecting FUT2 secretor status appear to be protected from severe rotavirus gastroenteritis

Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Almost Absent in FUT2 Nonsecretors

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U.S. children with genetic polymorphism affecting secretor status seem to be protected from rotavirus
Choosing preferred activities for a work break and taking a break earlier in the shift are linked to more resource recovery after a break

Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break

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Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Physicians who volunteer their medical expertise should consider their legal risks

Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage

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Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Outdoor air pollution leads to more than 3 million premature deaths per year

Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution

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Reduction in fires related to deforestation may prevent deaths in South America
The consumption of energy drinks and alcohol mixed with energy drinks increases the odds of traumatic brain injury among adolescents

Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens

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Sports-related incidents remain the most common cause of recent traumatic brain injury
Lacerations are the most common type of tricycle injury in children who present to emergency departments

Lacerations Most Common Type of Tricycle Injury

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Head is most common region to endure injury and internal damage
Type 1 diabetes mellitus in childhood is associated with increased risk of atopic dermatitis

Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk

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Overall risk of atopic dermatitis remained higher after adjustment for potential risk factors
In 2012 there were an estimated 301 physician office visits per 100 persons

2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864

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Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older