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Childhood neglect is associated with changes in the brain's white matter

Childhood Neglect Appears to Affect White Matter Integrity

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Changes less significant in children placed in high-quality foster care at an early age
An electronic medical record system

Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission

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Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
For patients with head and neck cancers undergoing radiation therapy

Exercise Regimen Beneficial in Head, Neck CA Radiation Tx

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Significant benefits of exercise regimen in reducing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
High penicillin G prescribing may lead to an altered level of resistance in the commensal viridans group streptococci population

High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance

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Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
Preoperative back pain and individual pain sensitivity can predict postoperative pain following lumbar surgery

Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes

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Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Viruses may play a role in inflammatory bowel diseases

Viruses Implicated in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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More research is needed to define what role they play, researcher says
The 2015 recommended childhood and adolescence immunization schedules have been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical organizations

AAP Approves 2015 Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens

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Minor changes from 2014 format include footnotes; extensive revision to meningococcal footnote
Marijuana shouldn't be legalized because of the potential harm it can cause children and adolescents

AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana

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But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses
Use of morphine post-tonsillectomy should be limited

Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy

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Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
Parents might order fewer calories for their children if menus included calorie counts or information on how much walking would be required to burn off the calories in foods

Menu Calorie Data May Prompt Parents to Encourage Exercise

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Info about minutes or miles of activity required to burn off calories may be most helpful