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The way to increase the number of girls and boys who get the human papillomavirus vaccine may be as simple as giving it as part of a routine bundle of vaccines

Denver Clinic Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates

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Increased rates by bundling vaccines, offering vaccines at every visit, standard orders
For pediatric patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest

Tracheal Intubation Not Beneficial in Peds Cardiac Arrest

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Lower survival for pediatric patients with tracheal intubation during in-hospital cardiac arrest
The use of hydrocortisone does not reduce the risk of septic shock within 14 days among adults with severe sepsis not in septic shock

Hydrocortisone Doesn’t Cut Risk of Septic Shock in Sepsis

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Among adults with severe sepsis not in septic shock, no reduction in septic shock with hydrocortisone
Parts of the Midwest and South have the highest smoking rates in the United States

U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States

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Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
Mass spectrometry-based profiling combined with clinical variables can identify nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

NASH ID’d by Mass Spectrometry-Based Profiling, Clinical Variables

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MS-based profiling combined with clinical variables accurately identifies nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
There's no evidence that fitness tracking devices raise activity levels enough to improve health

No Evidence Activity Tracker Devices Raise Fitness Levels

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No sign of step increases in short term or any health effects in the intermediate term
Young adults in the United States are more likely to become addicted to prescription opioids than they were in years past

Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults

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Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
Adults who have experienced stress as children appear to have an increased risk of shorter telomeres

Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Odds of Shorter Telomeres

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Study suggests link between family stress and potential damage to DNA
While therapeutic hypothermia may help improve some outcomes

Hypothermia No Help When Cardiac Arrest Occurs in Hospital

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Researchers found this standard treatment may do more harm than good
Many interruptions in inpatient rehabilitation for stroke survivors and patients with brain and spinal cord injuries are avoidable

Interruptions in Inpatient Stroke Rehab Often Avoidable

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Preventable causes include dehydration, heart failure, pneumonia, UTIs