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Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus
Major finding: The presence of OSA was associated with an 80% increased risk of Barrett’s esophagus, compared with subjects without OSA.Data...
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U.S. breastfeeding rates on the rise
Major finding: The percentage of babies in the United States who breastfeed has increased from 71% in 2000 to 77% in 2010.Data source: A state-by-...
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Mixed state bipolar episodes reconceptualized
Major finding: This study uncovered five factors of bipolar episodes: psychosis, euphoric mania, mixity, dysphoria, and inhibited depression.Data...
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Exercise frequency matters for reducing stroke risk, at least for men
Major finding: Moderate to vigorous physical activity four or more times per week in men was associated with a lower stroke risk, compared with...
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Stringent DSM-5 criteria may affect prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorders
Major finding: More than 46% of toddlers diagnosed on the autism spectrum under DSM-IV-TR are expected to no longer meet ASD criteria under the...
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Youth homicide rates reach 30-year low
Major finding: The 2010 homicide rate of 7.5/100,000 among 10 to 24-year-olds is the lowest observed in 30 years.Data source: A CDC analysis of...
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Depression overdiagnosed and overtreated in U.S. adults
Major finding: Only 38.4% of adults with clinician-identified depression met the DSM-IV 12-month criteria for major depressive episodes (MDE).Data...
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Social networks play key role in parents' vaccination decisions
Major finding: The percent of people in parents’ social networks who recommended nonconformity was the most important predictor of parents’...