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The risk of preterm birth and low birth weight is increased for live births for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (diagnosed at ages 15 to 39)

Higher Risk of Adverse Outcomes for Births to Young CA Survivors

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Increased risks among live births for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Many youths with diabetes do not receive eye examinations to screen for diabetic retinopathy by six years after initial diagnosis

Many Youths With Diabetes Not Receiving Eye Examinations

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Racial minorities less likely to undergo eye exam; increasing net worth increases likelihood of eye exam
For patients on dialysis

Mortality Risk Impacts Colon CA Screening in Dialysis Patients

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Higher rate of screening among patients most likely to receive a transplant
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Early, Goal-Directed Therapy No Benefit in Septic Shock

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Patient-level meta-analysis shows similar mortality at 90 days for EGDT and usual care
Poor odor identification and poor self-reported olfactory function are associated with greater likelihood of earlier mortality

Smell Loss Predicts Mortality Irrespective of Dementia

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Researchers say olfactory loss might mark deteriorating health, irrespective of dementia
Inositol supplementation in early pregnancy does not prevent gestational diabetes mellitus in women with a family history of diabetes

Inositol Supplements Don’t Prevent Gestational Diabetes

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Findings among women with a family history of diabetes
Cardiac rehabilitation and the importance of physical function should be emphasized among older adults with cardiovascular disease

Physical Function Should Be Goal of Care for Elderly CVD Patients

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Older adults respond to exercise interventions, which should aim to increase functional capacity
Automated office blood pressure monitoring during 30 minutes is associated with a reduction in mean diastolic blood pressure

Office BP Monitoring During 30 Minutes Cuts Overtreatment

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OBP30 is associated with lower blood pressure readings than office BP in all patient groups
Patients with different types of inflammatory rheumatic diseases have distinct ankle pathological findings on ultrasonography

Ultrasound IDs Ankle Pathology in Inflammatory Rheumatic Dz

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Tibiotalar joint synovitis seen more often in SpA, gout patients; TP tenosynovitis seen more in RA
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Five Factors Predict High Costs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Predictors include presence of psychiatric illness, use of corticosteroids and narcotics, low hemoglobin