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Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Higher Risk of Skin Cancer
Individuals with a history of atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma development
Risk of ESRD in T1DM Patients Has Fallen Markedly in Finland
Relative risk of end-stage renal disease was 0.13 in those diagnosed in 1995-2011 versus 1965-1979
L. reuteri DSM17938 Effective for Colic in Breastfed Infants
Probiotic group averaged less crying and/or fussing time; more likely to experience treatment success
2009 to 2016 Saw Increase in Prenatal Marijuana Use
Greatest increases seen for pregnant females aged younger than 18 years, those aged 18 to 24 years
Weak Association for Blood Lead Levels, Criminal Behavior
Lead levels in childhood weakly tied to conviction outcomes when socioeconomic status is not a factor
Good Long-Term Survival After Childhood Liver Transplant
20-year survival almost 80 percent; over one-third of patients have CKD, altered liver biochemistries
Text Message Interventions May Help With Weight Management
Interventions classified as effective were more likely to last longer than 12 weeks
FDA Removes Boxed Warning From Certain Asthma Medications
Decision applies to long-acting beta agonists used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids
Early Menarche May Affect Mental Health in Adulthood
Increased risk of depression, antisocial behaviors in adolescence may carry into adulthood
Obesity Tied to Greater Asthma Impairment in Preschoolers
But responsiveness to inhaled corticosteroids is not reduced for overweight/obese preschoolers
