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Researchers have characterized a La Crosse virus isolate from the brain of a child who died of encephalitis-associated complications in eastern Tennessee in 2012.

CDC Details Mosquito-Borne Virus-Linked Death in Tennessee

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Researchers identify lethal strain of La Crosse virus in Tennessee patient
The effects of higher altitude may reduce the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Higher Altitude Linked With Lower Rates of ADHD

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Low-lying states have rates up to 16 percent, compared to 6 percent in mountain regions
Experts are predicting that this allergy season may be one of the worst in years.

Allergy Season Predicted to Be One of the Worst, but Shorter

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Doctors predict a shorter but rougher stretch of coughing, sneezing, and wheezing
The latest version of Apple's operating system iOS 8 allows physicians to connect with patients in many ways using the HealthKit app that collects user health and fitness data

Apple HealthKit App Facilitates Doctor-Patient Communication

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Collaborations with EHR systems, hospitals, and health plans allows greater access to medical records
A new modified timolol-based cream seems effective for infantile hemangiomas

Modified Timolol Agent Effective for Infantile Hemangiomas

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After average of 3.25 months, treated parts regressed significantly more than untreated parts
Looking up students on Facebook and other social networking sites is associated with ethical concerns

Ethical Implications for Looking Up Applicants on Facebook

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Misinterpretation of content, implicit bias could undermine fair appraisal for applicants
With respect to seropositivity

Aerosolized Measles Vaccine Inferior to Subcutaneous Vaccine

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Lower rate of seropositivity for children receiving aerosolized versus subcutaneous vaccine
Most U.S. adults would prefer to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing usual medical practices

Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent

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Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
Children with poor metabolizer phenotype based on CYP2C19 have worse asthma control after six months of lansoprazole treatment

Lansoprazole Worsens Asthma Control in Poor Metabolizers

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After six months of treatment, worse control in children with poor CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotype
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes