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October 9, 2017 (HealthDay News)

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Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Islet, Celiac Disease Autoimmunity

Use of antibiotics in early life is not associated with islet or celiac disease (CD) autoimmunity in children at risk for type 1 diabetes (T1D) or CD, according to a study published online in JAMA Pediatrics.

October 6, 2017 (Medical News Today)

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Leafy greens may contribute to a healthy heart

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that teenagers who consumed the least amount of vitamin K-1 had considerably greater left ventricles compared with those who consumed sufficient amounts of the vitamin.

September 30, 2017 (Medical News Today)

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Psychopathy: Children at risk respond differently to laughter

A recent study published in the journal Current Biology examines how children at risk of psychopathy respond to laughter. The research was led by Essi Viding, a professor of developmental psychopathology at University College London in the United Kingdom.

Quiz Question of the week from StatPearls

Which of the following is the preferred treatment for children with suspected or confirmed Legionella pneumonia?

A) Penicillin

B) Azithromycin

C) Ribavirin

D) Amphotericin B

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