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Statins may help lower mortality in patients with four common types of cancer

Statins Could Help Boost Survival Among Cancer Patients

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Study found an association -- but no proof -- of prolonged survival
Children who suck their thumb or bite their nails past preschool age may be less prone to allergic reactions when they reach adolescence

Childhood Thumb-Sucking, Nail-Biting May Reduce Allergies

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Findings boost 'hygiene hypothesis,' study authors suggest
One in every 20 adults have used antibiotics without a doctor's guidance

Many Adults ‘Hoarding,’ Self-Prescribing Antibiotics

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One in 20 hold onto and use old, leftover meds, contributing to threat of resistance
A traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Traumatic Brain Injury Tied to Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

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No association between TBI with loss of consciousness and increased dementia risk
More U.S. children are getting diagnosed and treated for autism spectrum disorder in states that require commercial health insurers to cover these services

Rates of ASD Diagnosis Up With New Insurance Mandates

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Numbers still below prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States, researcher says
Scientists have identified a second patient in the United States who was infected with a bacteria that is resistant to an antibiotic of last resort. The findings were published online July 11 in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

Second U.S. Case of Bacteria Resistant to Colistin

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Findings raise concerns that mcr-1 may jump to other types of resistant bacteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Roche's cobas HPV Test as the first diagnostic to be used with cervical cells obtained for a Pap test and collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid.

Approval of First HPV Test for Use With SurePath Preservative Fluid

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For cervical cells obtained for Pap test, collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid
Medication organization devices may cause medication-related adverse events in unintentionally nonadherent older people

Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects

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Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly
Concussion rates are rising sharply among U.S. children and teens

AOSSM: Concussion Rates on the Rise in U.S. Youth

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May be due to rise in youth sports participation, better diagnostic skills/training
As artificial infill surface weight decreases

AOSSM: High School Football Injuries Tied to Turf Composition

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Researchers recommend minimum of 6.0 pounds per square foot of infill weight