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Young children with high-risk neuroblastoma have improved survival when they receive two autologous stem-cell transplants rather than one

ASCO: Double ASCT Beneficial in High-Risk Neuroblastoma

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Tandem treatments might give survival edge to children with neuroblastoma
Tonsillectomy is associated with increased risk of developing Crohn's disease

Review Links Tonsillectomy to Risk of Crohn’s Disease

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No correlation seen for tonsillectomy and risk of development of ulcerative colitis
A combination vaccine offered to mothers from 28 weeks of gestation may offer protection for infants born prematurely

Vaccination in Pregnancy May Offer Protection for Preemies

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Infants born to vaccinated mothers have higher antibody concentrations of vaccine antigens
Concomitant administration of inactivated influenza vaccine and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or diphtheria-tetanus-acellular-pertussis-containing vaccine is associated with an increased risk of febrile seizures

Risk of Febrile Seizures Up With Vaccine Combos

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Administration of IIV3 on same day as PCV or DTaP-containing vaccine linked to increased risk
Cancer survivors in the United States reached record numbers this year -- 15.5 million -- and the American Cancer Society predicts they'll total more than 20 million in another decade. The report

15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer

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But better tools needed to support their long-term recovery, researchers say
For infants diagnosed with Down syndrome there has been a reduction in the risk of complex congenital heart defects

Decline in Complex Congenital Heart Defects in Down Syndrome

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Risk in 2010 to 2012 reduced by almost 40 percent compared with 1992 to 1994
Smoking cannabis for decades may result in gum disease and potential tooth loss

Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease

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Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
ethylphenidate can increase the risk of arrhythmias during the first two months of use

Short-Term Risk of Arrhythmia Up With New ADHD Rx

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Researchers find slightly higher chance of irregular heartbeat shortly after starting methylphenidate
A new training module can improve training for medical assistants

AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants

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Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
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Hard Water Associated With Risk of Eczema in Infants

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Skin condition seems more likely in areas with high mineral content in water