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Air Pollution Independently Linked to Asthma Exacerbations
Independent associations seen and validated in two cohorts of children living in urban areas
Teen Patients Have Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Significant reductions in weight and comorbidities are seen 10+ years after surgery
Use of Noninsulin Antidiabetic Meds Increasing for T2D in Pregnancy
Use of noninsulin meds not linked to significantly increased risk for major congenital malformations
Barriers Identified in Current Knee Osteoarthritis Care
Most frequently cited barriers were in domains of patient and health care professional
Guidance Issued for Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer
Germline testing advised for metastatic disease, family history suggestive of hereditary disease
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts
Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
Rates of Colorectal CA Screening Lower for Adults With Disabilities
Transportation issues, lack of awareness, other barriers may be at issue
Low-Normal Sodium Deemed Major Risk for Mortality in Elderly
Sodium level corrected according to serum glucose concentration, a better measure
RSNA: IV-SUD Complications Prevalent in Emergency Radiology
Mortality significantly higher for patients with positive imaging diagnosis of IV-SUD complications
CDC: 14 Potential New Cases of Zika Sexually Transmitted
Men who've recently traveled to endemic areas should abstain from sex or use a condom, agency says
