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The U.S. government has decreased its recommended level of fluoride in drinking water for the first time in a half-century.

HHS: New Recommendation for Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water

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Move is attempt to prevent fluorosis caused by overexposure to the mineral
Motion-tracking magnetic resonance imaging scans of the heart can help identify people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for stroke

Motion-Tracking MRI May Help ID Stroke Risk in A-Fib

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Altered function in left atrium of heart may lead to stroke independently
Physicians and patients should be aware of the persistently increased risk of cardiovascular diseases throughout life after Hodgkin's lymphoma

Higher CV Risks Seen for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivors

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Chemotherapy, radiation may damage the heart for decades to come
The American Academy of Pediatrics has just released new guidance to help primary care doctors recognize the signs of child abuse. The clinical report was published online April 27 in Pediatrics.

AAP Advises Doctors on How to Identify Child Abuse

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New guidance offers suggestions on protecting children, too
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