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A new model can accurately predict pediatric patient hospitalization early in the emergency department encounter by using data commonly available in electronic medical records

Model Predicts Which Pediatric ER Patients Likely to Be Admitted

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Data available in the first 30 minutes of the visit can be used to make accurate predictions
The proportion of female neurosurgery residents is slowly increasing

AANS: Women Rising in Numbers of U.S. Neurosurgeons

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Number of female neurosurgeons in academic leadership positions remains low
The incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is 0.22 per 1

AAN: SUDEP Incidence 1 in 4,500 Children, 1 in 1,000 Adults/Year

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Major risk factor for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Use of the History

Use of HEART Score Has Limited Impact for Chest Pain in ER

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Using score during assessment of patients with chest pain in emergency department deemed safe
Hepatitis B virus reactivation is a safety concern for patients with HBV and hepatitis C virus coinfection receiving direct-acting antiviral agents

HBV Reactivation Is Concern With DAA Tx in HBV-HCV Coinfection

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29 cases of HBV reactivation reported in patients with coinfection receiving direct-acting antivirals
Physical exercise improves cognitive function in people over 50 years of age

Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Those Over 50

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Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and tai chi are all associated with benefits
For children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate

Primary Care Pediatrician Vital for Cleft Lip/Palate Care

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Role of pediatrician includes diagnosis and referral, ongoing care, acting as liaison to specialist team
Consuming excess choline raises levels of the bacteria-produced compound trimethylamine N-oxide and increases the tendency of platelets to clump together and form clots

Gut Bacteria May Convert Choline Into Clot-Enhancing Compound

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Significant increase in plasma TMAO levels at one and two months; increase attenuated by aspirin
For patients with low back pain

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Ease Back Pain

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction tied to short-term benefit for pain intensity, physical functioning
Central obesity is associated with increased risk of mortality even in normal-weight individuals

Central Obesity Ups Mortality Across BMI Range

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Increased mortality with central obesity for normal-weight, overweight, obese individuals