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Restroom, locker room restrictions foster abuse of transgender teens
The 12-month prevalence of sexual assault was highest among nonbinary youth assigned female at birth.
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Lifeline calls spike after Robin Williams’ suicide
The average number of daily suicides also dramatically increased.
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Alirocumab gains indication to reduce cardiovascular risks
Supplemental biologics license application includes risk reduction of major cardiovascular events.
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FDA approves IL-23 inhibitor risankizumab for treating plaque psoriasis
More than half of patients had total skin clearance after a year of risankizumab treatment.
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New sleep apnea guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations
Recommendations from the American Society of Sleep Medicine address use of positive airway pressure for adult obstructive sleep apnea.
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Data from routine lung cancer visits yield research insights
A clinicogenomic database identified associations between clinical and genetic characteristics and treatment responses.
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USPSTF finds the evidence inconclusive for lead screening in young children, pregnant women
The USPSTF cites the need for more research before issuing guidance on blood lead levels in asymptomatic young children and asymptomatic pregnant...
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Bendamustine/rituximab combo proves viable for comorbid CLL
Combination bendamustine and rituximab offers an effective treatment option for older, sicker patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Oscillatory ventilation reduced reintubation risk for preterm infants
Preterm infants were less likely to require reintubation after nasal high-frequency oscillatory ventilation than nasal CPAP.
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Poor oral health predicts children’s school problems
Dental health issues are significantly associated with school problems and school absences for children in the United States.
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Gene mutations may predispose women to alopecia subtype
A mutation in the PAD13 gene was identified in 24% of women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
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Swedish strategies improve survival for premature infants
The 1-year survival with no major morbidity improved significantly between the two time periods, from 32% to 38%.
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Syncope session showcases latest research and guidance for practice
Guidelines address diagnostic tests, monitoring in and out of the hospital, and treatment options.
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Premature death from heart disease hits Asian subgroups hard
Asian Indian, Filipino, and Vietnamese populations showed the highest mortality from heart disease among Asian subgroups.
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Socioeconomic status affects scleroderma severity in African Americans
African American scleroderma patients have more severe disease, compared with other races, but not when controlling for socioeconomic status.