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The estimated prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome varies from 1.1 to 5.0 percent among first graders in four U.S. communities

Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders Estimated

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Approximate prevalence among first-graders in four U.S. communities varies from 1.1 to 5.0 percent
Transgender and gender nonconforming adolescents use fewer preventive health services and report poorer health than cisgender peers

Transgender Youth Get Fewer Preventive Health Services

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Transgender and gender nonconforming youth also report poorer general health
A high advanced glycation end product diet is associated with decreased vertebral microstructure

Possible Link Found Between Poor Diet and Back Injuries

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High advanced glycation end product diet linked to faster bone aging changes in young female mice
Compliance with guideline-directed medical therapy is low

Guideline-Directed Medical Tx Adherence Low Post CABG

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Compliance higher in PCI than CABG, but remains low in contemporary clinical trials
The combination of the janus kinase 1/3 inhibitor tofacitinib and narrowband ultraviolet-B phototherapy may result in repigmentation in vitiligo with facial involvement

Repigmentation of Vitiligo Seen With Tofacitinib, Phototherapy

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Case reports describe repigmentation of vitiligo with facial involvement in Hispanic woman, white man
A lower percentage of blacks than Hispanics and whites with HIV infection have sustained viral suppression

Sustained Viral Suppression Lower Among Blacks With HIV

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Compared with Hispanics and whites, blacks also have longer periods with viral load >1,500 copies/mL
Many veterans are not accessing needed mental health care within or outside the Veterans Affairs health system

Substantial Unmet Need for Mental Health Care for Veterans

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Lack of awareness about how to connect with Veterans Affairs for mental health care identified
In recent years there has been an increase in melanoma incidence

2005 to 2014 Saw Increase in Melanoma Incidence

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For males and females combined, incidence fell for those aged 15 to 44, increased for those ≥55
Patients presenting to the emergency department with a primary diagnosis of palate trauma often do not undergo head and neck imaging

Head, Neck Imaging Uncommon in Patients With Palate Trauma

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In patients presenting to the ER with palate trauma, admission also rare; most have routine discharge
Hospital adherence to heart failure guidelines might be the best quality measure

Heart Failure Guideline Adherence May Be Best Quality Measure

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Higher hospital volume tied to better adherence, not better mortality, readmission outcomes