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The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed its first guideline for the management of infantile hemangiomas; the clinical practice guideline was published online Dec. 24 in Pediatrics.

New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment

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Early intervention and/or referral recommended for potentially problematic infantile hemangiomas
In older adults

Risk of Arterial Thromboembolic Events Up Prior to Cancer Diagnosis

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In seniors, risk of arterial thromboembolic events peaked in the 30 days immediately before diagnosis
Patients with opioid use disorder undergoing cardiac surgery have increased complications and costs

Complications, Costs Up With Cardiac Sx in Opioid Use Disorder

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No increased risk of mortality, but increase in incidence of major complications
An institutional gender equity initiative can reduce gender-based salary gaps among medical school faculty

Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries

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Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade
Disparities exist in the emergency medical services treatment of women and men with chest pain or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

EMS Treatment for Possible Heart Attack Varies by Sex

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Women less likely to receive aspirin, resuscitation, ambulance transport with lights and siren
From 1999-2000 to 2015-2016

CDC: Weight, Waist Size, BMI Increased for Many U.S. Adults

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1999-2000 to 2015-2016 saw increase in mean weight, waist circumference, BMI for many subgroups
After infections tied to unapproved stem cell treatments sent 12 people to the hospital this past year

FDA Warns Companies on Unsafe, Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments

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Patients contracting deadly infections at clinics offering the unapproved treatments
Patients taking fluoroquinolones may be at higher risk for ruptures or tears in the aorta

FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears

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Patients at risk include those with hypertension or certain genetic disorders and the elderly
The risk for atrial fibrillation is increased among antidepressant users

A-Fib Risk Up for Antidepressant Users, but Higher Before Tx

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Antidepressant treatment linked to threefold increased risk during first month; link decreased over year
Endurance exercise has anti-aging effects visible at the cellular level

Endurance Exercise Tied to Anti-Aging at Cellular Level

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Effect seen with aerobic endurance and high-intensity training but not resistance training