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Periodontal Disease Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, especially for smokers who quit within last 20 years
Digital Imaging-Based Screening Can Cut ROP Exams
Reduction in number of ROP examinations, but increase in total number of interventions
Meta-Analysis: Risk of Dementia Up in Type 2 Diabetes
Greater additional risk for women with diabetes for vascular, but not nonvascular, dementia
Many Patients With Diagnosed OSA Not Receiving Treatment
Forty-two percent report adherence to PAP; 35 percent of untreated patients referred for management
Acral Pigmented Lesions More Common on Darker Skin
Authors hope findings raise awareness, increase dermoscopy for those at risk
Mindfulness Practice Cuts Stress in Low-Income School Children
Improved psychological functioning, moderation of negative effect of stress for middle school students
Ultrasound Can Read Weight of Fetuses With FGR in Obese Moms
Findings show accurate estimated fetal weight for women in all body mass index subcategories
ART Conception Tied to Increased Odds of Maternal Morbidity
For singleton pregnancies, increased odds of severe maternal morbidity, although rate down since 2008
Greater Effort Needed to Prevent Epilepsy-Related Mortality
Article suggests need for classification system of deaths from direct and indirect effects of epilepsy
Contraceptive Provision Rates Low for Teen Girls on Teratogens
Contraceptive provision in only 28.6 percent of visits; provision more likely for white, older girls
