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A Common Pancreatic Condition That Few Have Heard Of

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Publish date: March 21, 2025

At present, there are no US Food and Drug Administration–approved treatments for fatty pancreas disease.

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Newborn Screening Programs: What Do Clinicians Need to Know?

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Publish date: September 30, 2024

The goal of newborn screening is to identify babies with genetic disorders who otherwise have no obvious symptoms...

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Measles Control So Far in 2024: ‘Not Off to a Great Start’

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Publish date: March 25, 2024

The recent rise in cases across the U.S. is linked to unvaccinated travelers, lower than ideal vaccination rates, and misinformation.

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COVID vaccine is safe, effective for children aged 5-11, Pfizer says

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Publish date: September 20, 2021

A lower dose of the vaccine – just 10 mg – has been tested in children between the ages of 5 and 11.

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New data on worldwide mental health impact of COVID-19

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Publish date: March 22, 2021

“The data suggest that there will be long-term fallout from the pandemic on the mental health front,” said Dr. Tara Thiagarajan.

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Peer-Review Transparency

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Publish date: March 11, 2019

Federal health care providers live under a microscope, so it seems only fair that we at Fed Pract honor that reality and open ourselves up...

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Patient Knowledge of and Barriers to Breast, Colon, and Cervical Cancer Screenings: A Cross-Sectional Survey of TRICARE Beneficiaries (FULL)

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Publish date: May 5, 2018

TRICARE Prime beneficiaries view cancer screening as important for overall health but may need more frequent scheduling reminders, education, and s...