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Tainted irrigation water is likely to blame for a 36-state Escherichia coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 200 people and caused five deaths

Irrigation Water Likely Cause of Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak

According to the CDC, outbreak that started in the spring and is now over
For patients with previously treated advanced gastric cancer or gastro-esophageal junction cancer

Pembrolizumab Not Better Than PTX for Advanced Gastric Cancer

Survival no better with second-line pembrolizumab than paclitaxel for gastric, gastro-esophageal cancer
With the Fourth of July approaching

Ophthalmologists Warn About Eye Injury Risk With Fireworks

American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends wearing protective eyewear, keeping safe distance
Urban areas have higher overall pediatric hospitalization rates for firearm injuries

Pediatric Hospitalization for Gun Injuries Higher in Urban Areas

Rates high for assaults in urban teens; unintentional injuries lower in younger urban vs. rural children

American Diabetes Association, June 22-26

The American Diabetes Association's 78th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was held from June 22 to 26...
Approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system for diabetes management has been expanded to include individuals aged 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes

FDA Expands Approval of Closed-Looped Insulin Delivery System

MiniMed 670G automated insulin delivery system deemed safe for children 7 to 13 with type 1 diabetes
Use of online genealogy data for solving crimes raises complex ethical issues

Ethics of Genealogy Data Use for Solving Crimes Discussed

Ethical discussion relates to issues of informed consent, privacy, and justice
Among U.S. veterans with low-risk prostate cancer

Conservative Management Up for Low-Risk Prostate CA in Veterans

More conservative management and active surveillance utilized at VA hospitals from 2005 to 2015
For high-risk patients

Intensive Management Program Benefits High-Risk Patients

Access to intensive management program results in more outpatient care with no increase in total costs
For patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Use of Palliative Care, Oxygen Therapy Increasing for COPD

Increase in use of formal palliative care services, long-term oxygen, but proportions still remain low