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The most common complication of prostate biopsy is infection

Infection Is Most Common Complication of Prostate Biopsy

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Fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli plays prominent role in infection; rates range from 0.1 to 7.0 percent
Ninety-nine percent of former National Football League players who donated their brain to science were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Nearly All Donated Brains From NFL Players Show CTE

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Researchers found evidence of the degenerative brain disease in 110 out of 111 deceased NFL players
Most primary care physicians can't identify all 11 risk factors for prediabetes

Survey Reveals Prediabetes Knowledge Gaps in Primary Care

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Fewer than one in 10 PCPs surveyed named all risk factors identified by American Diabetes Association
Guidelines have been developed for the use of art therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder

Guidelines Developed for Art Therapy for Children With ASD

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Domains of importance ID'd in surveys include art therapist's level of experience, choice of art materials
For patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis

Stress Echo Value Questioned for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis

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Neither increase in mean pressure gradient, systolic pulmonary artery pressure predicted outcome
Greater engagement is reported by patients who read notes and submit feedback

Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes

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Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Sleep apnea patients are more likely to use their continuous positive airway pressure machines after they see a video of themselves fighting to breathe at night

Seeing Video of Self Struggling to Breathe Ups CPAP Adherence

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Viewing the tapes helped convince patients to continue their sleep apnea treatment
Many people misunderstand what food allergies are

Food Allergy Can Be Easily Misdiagnosed in Children

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Food sensitivity and intolerance may be mistaken for allergic reaction, even by doctors
Obesity even in adolescence may raise the odds for colon and rectal cancers in adulthood

Obesity in Teens Ups Colon, Rectal Cancer Risk in Adulthood

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Concerns are growing about weight's impact on development of chronic disease, researchers say
Teens and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have a lower risk of developing an alcohol or drug problem if they take medications to treat their ADHD

ADHD Rx Associated With a Lower Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse

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Linked to a 35 percent lower risk among men and 31 percent lower risk among women