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Fetal Inflammation May Play Role in Preterm Labor
T cells from preterm infants mount a robust proinflammatory response to maternal antigens
CDC: Birth Rate for 10- to-14-Year-Olds at Record Low in 2016
Reduction in birth rates for all race and Hispanic origin groups; largest decline in non-Hispanic blacks
Lonafarnib May Lower Mortality in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria
Lower mortality seen with lonafarnib monotherapy after 2.2 years compared with no treatment
About 40 Percent of Men Report Experiencing Weight Stigma
Experience of weight stigma associated with increased odds of underweight or obesity
Alcohol Consumption Has Moderate Association With PMS
Intake of alcohol linked to increase in PMS risk; reverse causation process is possible
IBD Associated With Increased Incidence of Parkinson’s Disease
Patients with IBD who were exposed to anti-TNF therapy had a significant decrease in incidence of PD
Increase in HTN in Children Based on 2017 AAP Guidelines
Increase in estimated population prevalence of elevated blood pressure from 11.8 to 14.2 percent
Lupus Is a Leading Cause of Death in Young Women
Death from lupus ranked 10th in women 15 to 24 years, 14th in those aged 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 years
Disagreement Seen Over Barriers to Kids’ Daily Use of Asthma Meds
Children, caregivers, clinicians cite different barriers, including medication running out, being 'pain to take'
Factors ID’d for Hearing Loss After Loud Music Exposure
Non-use of earplugs, use of alcohol and drugs, male sex tied to temporary threshold shift
