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The Zika virus causes the testes of mice to shrink

Zika Virus Found to Cause Testicular Atrophy in Mice

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Study authors unsure if virus can harm human fertility
The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament tears has steadily increased among 6- to 18-year-olds in the United States

Pediatric ACL Injuries Continue to Rise, Especially Among Girls

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Annual increase in the incidence of ACL tears of 2.3 percent over 20 years
Forty-four percent of U.S. adults are worried about having their personal health care information stolen

Health Information Theft a Pressing Concern for U.S. Patients

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44 percent of U.S. adults are worried about having their personal health care information stolen
Up to one-third of antidepressants are prescribed for pain

Off-Label Antidepressant Use Common, but Evidence Lacking

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Trazodone for insomnia most common off-label use for antidepressants
For patients with type 2 diabetes and acute coronary syndrome

Adiponectin Tied to Increased CV Risk in T2DM, Acute Coronary Sx

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Increased risk of certain CV outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes, acute coronary syndrome
For older adults with subthreshold depression

Collaborative Care Cuts Depressive Symptoms in Seniors

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Among older adults with subthreshold depression, collaborative care linked to decrease in PHQ-9 scores
Many adults expect their optometrist to ask about smoking and diet habits

Diet, Tobacco Counseling Feasible During Optometry Visits

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Nearly 75% of adults surveyed indicated feeling comfortable talking to optometrist about these issues
For overweight

Weight Loss of 10% Beneficial in Overweight, Not Obese, With DM

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Five-year follow-up shows reduction in glucose-lowering medications, lower HbA1c, improved QoL
Nonelderly cancer survivors are more likely to report changes in prescription drug use for financial reasons than individuals without a cancer history

Cancer Survivors Likely to Change Rx Drug Use for Financial Reasons

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Among nonelderly individuals, recently, previously diagnosed survivors more likely to change rx meds
Survival is 79 percent for neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia undergoing surgical repair

Survival 79 Percent for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

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Survival 89 percent for those who did not need ECMO, versus 75 percent for those who received ECMO