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Large BP Variation Tied to Greater Long-Term Risk for Dementia
Dementia risk significantly increased after at least 15 years since measurement of SBP variation
Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
To date, no reports of health problems associated with the affected marijuana have been received
U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults
Life expectancy increased from 1959 to 2016 but began declining in 2014 among 25- to 64-year-olds
Maternal Efavirenz May Up Risk for Microcephaly Among Offspring
Maternal efavirenz use tied to increased risk among children who are HIV-exposed but uninfected
Sleep Deprivation Affects More Than Just Attention
Effect seen on ability to complete a series of steps without losing one's place when interrupted
Polio Vaccines Causing Polio Cases
Although rare, live virus in oral polio vaccine can mutate into a form that can cause new cases
Cognition Declines Tied to Hearing Loss Begin Early
Cognitive impairment starts as soon as hearing becomes imperfect, suggesting need for earlier testing, treatment
CDC: Nearly Half of TBI-Related Deaths Categorized as Intentional
During last 10 years, suicide surpassed motor vehicle crashes as leading category of TBI-related death
Electronic Health Record Usability Graded F by Physicians
Physician-rated EHR usability independently linked to odds of burnout
Employee Premiums, Deductibles Eating Larger Share of Income
The average deductible for a middle-income family was 4.7 percent of income in 2018
