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Surveillance of seven U.S. metropolitan areas found higher-than-expected levels of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Atlanta

CDC Warns of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

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Evidence of CRE found in seven U.S. cities monitored by researchers
The early signs of child abuse among infants and toddlers -- head trauma

Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse

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Further testing of all children with suspicious injuries could minimize misdiagnoses
Antiretroviral therapy has extended the lives of people with HIV

As HIV Patients Live Longer, Certain Cancer Risks Rise

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Anal, colorectal, and liver cancers more common now, researchers find
Minimally invasive surgery does not match standard surgery for the treatment of rectal cancer

Laparoscopic Surgery May Not Be Best Option for Rectal Cancer

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Results from two studies show standard surgery to be slightly more successful
Significant disparities in care and outcomes exist for children with retinoblastoma

Significant Disparities in Care for Pediatric Retinoblastoma

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Extraocular disease higher among Hispanic children, counties with low socioeconomic status
Influenza vaccination can substantially reduce the risk of hospitalizations for influenza pneumonia

Flu Vaccine Benefits Extend to Fewer Pneumonia Admissions

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Study suggests about 57 percent of hospitalizations for flu-related pneumonia might be prevented
Patients taking β-blockers may face heightened risks of cardiovascular complications during non-cardiac surgeries

β-Blockers May Up Risk of Surgical Complications for Some

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Heightened risks of cardiovascular complications seen during non-cardiac surgeries
Recent outbreaks of infections linked to duodenoscopes led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday to order manufacturers to conduct postmarket studies of the devices in health care facilities.

FDA Orders Studies on Contaminated Duodenoscopes

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Studies to review cleaning instructions, disinfection process, ways to make scopes easier to clean
Menstrual preconditioning could prevent major obstetrical syndromes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Menstrual Preconditioning May Prevent PCOS-Tied Complications

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Induction of ovulation should be preceded by period of progesterone withdrawal bleeding
The incidence of cytomegalovirus infection/disease is reduced in de novo kidney transplant recipients receiving reduced dose tacrolimus and everolimus

Reduced-Dose Tacrolimus, Everolimus Cuts CMV Infection

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Findings in de novo kidney recipients receiving no pharmacologic CMV prophylaxis