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Child Pneumonia Rate Dropped Globally From 2000 to 2015
Number of clinical pneumonia episodes in children <5 years reduced 22 percent in developing countries
Patients With Sleep Apnea Have Increased Gout Risk
Among OSA patients, risk for developing gout is highest one to two years after the index date
Antidepressant Use in Seniors Linked to Risk for Hip Fracture
Odds ratio highest 16 to 30 days before Rx filled
Classification of Psoriasis Severity Depends on Definition
Authors call for international standardization defining moderate-to-severe psoriasis
Clinical Tool Rapidly Assesses Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
27-item questionnaire found to be valid clinical tool for assessing PICS
Newborn Genomic Sequencing Can Identify Disease Risk
Sequencing detects risk for disorders not anticipated based on infants' known clinical, family history
Price of Alirocumab Would Have to Be Cut to Be Cost-Effective
Price of alirocumab would have to decrease from original cost of $14,560 to $1,974 to be cost-effective
Limited Examination Detects Scabies With High Sensitivity
Sensitivity of limited examination >90 percent regardless of scabies severity, presence of impetigo
Smoking Habits Do Not Differ for Teens With, Without Asthma
Odds of smoking down for teens with persistent asthma versus those with adolescent-onset asthma
Partner-Delivered HIV Self-Testing Can Up Linkage to Care
HIVST and reminder phone calls or financial incentives increase HIV testing, care
