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Acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought

Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated

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Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
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In Vitro Fertilization Birth Rates Continue to Rise

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With drop in number of multiple embryo transfers, twin and triplet birth rates
About 7 percent of children worldwide have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Estimates of Childhood ADHD Worldwide Differ Significantly

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New research suggest about 7 percent of children worldwide have ADHD
Benign thyroid nodules are common

Study Challenges Management of Benign Thyroid Nodules

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Five-year follow-up shows the overwhelming majority remain harmless
Use of anticholinergic medications may increase risk of pneumonia in the elderly
Doctors commonly get requests from parents to delay young children's vaccinations -- and often give in

Majority of Doctors Yield to Parents’ Vaccine Delay Requests

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But most believe it puts children at risk, researchers find
A fitness risk score based on exercise stress testing is highly predictive of 10-year survival in adults free from established heart disease

Treadmill-Based Fitness Score Can Predict 10-Year Survival

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FIT Treadmill Score easily attainable from any standard exercise test
The high number of blood tests done before and after heart surgery can sometimes lead to excessive blood loss

Excessive Blood Tests Could Raise Heart Surgery Morbidity

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New research raises concerns about the risk of anemia and blood transfusions
Growth monitoring programs may help identify children with celiac disease

Tracking Growth Can Facilitate Earlier ID of Celiac in Children

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Growth failure remains an early and common feature in patients with celiac disease
Eating nuts

Nuts, Including Peanut Butter, May Improve Longevity

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Hints, but doesn't prove, they might reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease, other causes