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There have been 12 reported cases of people in the United States becoming sick after eating fresh crab meat from Venezuela

FDA: Illnesses Tied to Fresh Crab Meat Imported From Venezuela

Illnesses appear to be caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria
The number of Americans sickened with a severe lung illness tied to vaping continues to climb

Cases of Serious Vaping-Linked Lung Injury Now Top 1,000

New England Journal of Medicine article presents lung histopathology findings from recent cases

Mental Health Among High School Students Explored During COVID-19

Students who felt close to someone at school had lower prevalence of poor mental health, had considered or attempted suicide

Mothers with autism face unique challenges

Mothers With Autism Face Higher Rates of Postpartum Depression

Women with autism feel misunderstood by professionals, unable to receive parenting support
Individuals who experience parental cancer as children or adolescents have a higher risk of low educational attainment and attenuated income at age 30 years

Experiencing Parental Cancer As Child Has Lasting Impact

Increased risk of low educational attainment and attenuation in income at age 30 years
For adolescents with macromastia

Reduction Mammaplasty Linked to Improved HRQoL in Teens

Improvements in health-related quality of life, breast symptoms, regardless of age, BMI
Certain trajectories of body mass index during childhood may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life

Patterns of Childhood Growth May Trigger Type 2 Diabetes

Two pathways with low fat deposition in early life may result in fat acquisition during childhood
More severe presentations of complicated appendicitis are associated with worse outcomes and greater resource use among pediatric patients

Resource Use Greater for More Severe Pediatric Appendicitis

Findings suggest need for reimbursement to have severity adjustment, especially in underserved areas
Most breast milk samples have measurable Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol up to about six days after maternal use

Cannabinoid in Breast Milk Up to Six Days After Marijuana Use

Predictors of log Δ9-THC concentration include number of hours since last use, number of daily uses

PRIORIX, M-M-R II Vaccines Interchangeable for MMR

Either PRIORIX or M-M-R II may be administered in any situation in which MMR vaccine is indicated