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Concussion May Increase Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Findings based upon sustaining at least one concussion during adolescence
Childhood-Onset IBD May Raise Risk of Cancer
Researchers think chronic inflammation in gastrointestinal tract may be driving force
Montelukast Associated With Nightmares, Depression
Odds of depression, aggressive behavior, suicide ideation, nightmares, headaches all increased
Attempts to Prevent Tongue Swallowing Hinder Resuscitation
In 17 videos, initial intervention after athlete collapse was attempt to prevent tongue swallowing
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
American Academy of Pediatrics, Sept. 16-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Sept....
Half of Repeat Antibiotics in Australia Extend Initial Rx
More than one in five occur at least one month after the initial prescription
AAP: Few Doctors Provide Firearm Injury Prevention Info in ER
Barriers include political restraint, lack of physician awareness, and legal constraints
AAP: Epinephrine Admin Training Needed in Many Schools
In 2015 to 2016, 2.7 percent reported that epinephrine was administered by unlicensed staff
ACP Does Not Support Legalization of Assisted Suicide
Legalization would affect trust in the patient-physician relationship, and in the medical profession
