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Female athletes appear to be more likely than males to suffer concussions during their careers on the field

AAN: Females at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussions

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During study, 23 percent of the women and 17 percent of the men had at least one concussion
A sizeable proportion of melanoma survivors still report elevated sun exposure

Sun Protection Behaviors Often Poor Among Melanoma Survivors

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One in five had suffered a sunburn in the past year, researchers find
Many over-the-counter melatonin products are inaccurately labeled

Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements

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Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
Patients with autoimmune diseases appear to have an increased risk of developing dementia

Specific Autoimmune Diseases Tied to Subsequent Dementia Risk

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Patients with autoimmune disorders 20 percent more likely to experience later dementia
Overall

Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016

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In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
In a brief report published in the March 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine

Gene Therapy Described in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease

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But treatment has only been given to one patient so far
Remote nonpainful electrical upper arm skin stimulation may be a promising new treatment for migraines

Wireless Stimulation Device May Help Reduce Migraine Pain

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Electrical stimulation can ease pain if started soon after symptoms begin
Multiple sclerosis is more likely to progress to advanced disease among patients who suffer from fatigue and limited use of their legs

AAN: Certain Symptoms Predictive of Worsening MS

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Fatigue, limited leg function tied to progressive disease
In treatment of insomnia

Past Prescribing Behavior Predicts Choice of Insomnia Rx

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Historical preference highly predictive of future prescribing behavior
For individuals with a diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis

Care Setting Affects Management of Carotid Artery Stenosis

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Likelihood of undergoing procedural management increased for treatment in fee-for-service system