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Pregnant women who take acetaminophen might raise the risk that their child will develop behavioral problems such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Taking Acetaminophen While Pregnant May Raise Risk of ADHD

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But only association found, and researchers say women should still take the painkiller if needed
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in 12 European countries

Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death in Some European Nations

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Gains against cardiovascular disease, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
Despite decades of warnings from the "Back to Sleep" campaign

Too Many Infants Still Sleeping in Unsafe Positions

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Even if they are put to sleep on their backs, they often end up in parents' bed, other unsafe positions
For patients with atrial fibrillation at moderate to high risk of stroke

DAPT Use Variable in Patients With A-Fib at Risk of Stroke

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Dual antiplatelet therapy used in variable manner; most patients remain on study drug after PCI
For patients undergoing percutaneous stone removal

Pre-Op Urine Culture Doesn’t Predict Stone Culture

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Findings in percutaneous nephrolithotomy patients; gram-positive organisms predominate
Physical function is associated with clinical and subclinical brain disease

Physical Function Tied to Clinical, Subclinical Neurological Disease

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Slow walking and weak handgrip linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
The interaction between the organic cation transporter 1 and the serotonin reuptake transporter seems to play a role in metformin intolerance

OCT1, SERT Genes Play Role in Metformin Intolerance

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Intolerance up with low-expressing SERT S* alleles; multiplicative interaction for OCT1, SERT genotypes
Interferon-free direct-acting antiviral therapy is beneficial for hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis

Interferon-Free, Tailored Tx Beneficial in HCV-Associated MC

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Guideline-tailored therapy highly effective, safe for hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia
For women with surgically staged IA or IB endometrial adenocarcinoma

Vaginal Brachytherapy Cuts Mortality in Early Uterine Cancer

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Reduction in mortality for stage IA and IB disease; radiotherapy underused in this population
Female oncologists report more grief responses to patient death

Female Oncologists Report More Grief Responses, Burnout

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For both genders, grief reactions linked to emotional distress among those at high levels of burnout