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During the first six years of follow-up

Lasting Mortality Risk Increase With Hyperglycemic Crises

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Among geriatric patients with new-onset diabetes, mortality risk up during six years of follow-up
In an average-risk screening population

Capsule Colonoscopy Deemed ‘Adequate’ Alternative

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Identifies conventional adenomas 6 mm+ with 88 percent sensitivity, 82 percent specificity
A surveillance system for health care facilities can be used to identify and help reduce the number of preventable injuries among health care personnel

CDC: Surveillance System Can Help Reduce Health Care Injuries

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Nurse assistants and nurses found to have highest injury rates among all occupations examined

American Academy of Neurology, April 18-25

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The 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held from April...
Watching television

PAS: Even One Hour of TV a Day Ups Childhood Obesity Risk

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Odds increase nearly 50 percent with 60 minutes or more of daily screen time
The cost of multiple sclerosis medications in the United States is rising five to seven times faster than the normal rate of drug inflation

Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Rx Soaring, Even for Older Meds

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No meds available for MS for less than $50,000 a year in U.S., researchers say
Many people who attempt suicide have a health care visit in the weeks or months beforehand

Office Visits Common Before Suicide Attempt

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Many see a doctor before ending their life, suggesting prevention opportunity
Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution may be linked to subtle changes in the brain that could lead to cognitive impairment

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Changes in Brain

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Linked to reduced brain volume and higher odds of covert brain infarcts
Moderate drinking appears to offer greater health benefits to whites than to blacks

Benefits of Moderate Drinking Differ According to Race

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Guidelines might need modification to reflect racial differences, researcher says
Up to half of very young children use smartphones and tablets in some way before their first birthday

PAS: Mobile Media Use Prevalent in Very Young Children

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By age 2, many spend an hour or more a day on mobile devices, but parents have concerns