Inclined infant sleepers continue to result in episodes of SIDS, despite being banned from the U.S. market.
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Although Banned, Inclined Infant Sleepers Continue To Cause Fatalities
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An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain – The New York Times
- An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain The New York Times
- Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20 The Guardian
- Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent GOV.UK
- Rapid reaction: What…
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Genome analysis uncovers new cause of rare movement disorder
Despite modern high-throughput sequencing, the genetic cause of most rare movement disorders remains unclear. A research team in Bochum and Tübingen has now solved one piece of the puzzle: The researchers examined 2,811 patients with ataxia,…
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After-hours electronic health record use associated with resident burnout
For many family medicine residents, the workday doesn’t end when clinic doors close. Instead, it continues late into the evening in the glow of a laptop screen: reviewing lab results and imaging, answering messages from patients, and catching up…
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Experts warn mothers and babies are at growing risk without better care for type 2 diabetes
Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy. The call follows a new consensus statement developed by an expert group of…
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Trends in youth mental health from 1990 to 2021 reveal a pandemic-era surge
Adolescence, the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, is characterized by many profound physical, mental, and emotional changes. During this critical stage, young people can experience various difficulties and can develop or show…
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Older adults take longer to recover from surgeries than expected; better post-operative planning needed
A new study led by University of Toronto researchers finds that post-surgical recovery time in older adults is much longer than expected, with data showing nearly 20% still have impairments in activities of daily living. This lengthy recovery…
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‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control – The New York Times
- ‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control The New York Times
- Some older women may not need blood pressure meds just yet NBC News
- New guidelines limit hypertension treatment in adults over 65 2 Minute Medicine
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'Junk DNA' may help defend against colorectal cancer
For decades, large portions of the human genome were labeled “junk DNA.” New research from Western University and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) suggests these overlooked sequences may help protect the body from cancer….
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Shooting-free days decline in major US cities; new metric aims at building sustained periods of peace
Between 2015 and 2024, the total number of days without firearm shootings declined in all but one of the 10 largest U.S. cities, pointing to the need to newly focus on building and sustaining periods of peace with zero shootings. A study by…
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