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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is a stronger predictor of risk for major adverse cardiovascular events than single-photon emission computed tomography

Cardiovascular MRI Stronger Predictor of MACE Than SPECT

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In five-year follow-up study CMR is stronger predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events
Black henna

Temporary Skin Tattoos Can Evoke Delayed Hypersensitivity

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10-year-old presented with erythematous, pruritic, papulovesicular rash after black henna tattoo
While Americans suffered fewer acute ischemic strokes overall from 2000 to 2010

U.S. Stroke Hospitalizations Down Overall, but Rising for Some

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Higher rates reported for younger adults, blacks
Children with persistent asthma and reduced growth of lung function may be at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in early adulthood

Persistent Asthma in Childhood Tied to COPD Risk As Young Adult

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Treatments for children don't appear to offset risk in adulthood
Teenage girls who consume large amounts of fruit may lower their future risk for breast cancer; however

Adolescent Fruit Consumption May Impact Breast Cancer Risk

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But second report found women who drink more alcohol over time might increase chances of disease
A child-specific version of the modular model predictive control algorithm is feasible and safe for 5- to 9-year-old children with type 1 diabetes

Artificial Pancreas Protocol Deemed Feasible for Younger Kids

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Artificial pancreas linked to three-fold reduction of time-in-hypoglycemia for 5- to 9-year-olds
Infection control measures have been developed to strengthen hospitals' capacity for safely diagnosing and treating patients with Ebola virus disease

Infection Control Measures Established for Ebola Care

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Measures described in first U.S. community hospital to care for patients with Ebola virus disease
A new study suggests that excessive amounts of folate and vitamin B12 in a mother's body might increase an infant's risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder. The study findings are scheduled for presentation at the International Meeting for Autism Research

Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk

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Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
In one recent case of Zika virus infection

Zika May Present With Mucocutaneous Features

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Case of 44-year-old man returning from Puerto Rico with confirmatory testing
Patients who aren't able to walk a short distance at a comfortable pace before cardiac surgery are at greater postoperative risk for death

Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery

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Each 0.1-m/s decrease associated with an 11 percent relative increase in mortality