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Conservative measures to control reflux have limited effect on signs of gastroesophageal reflux in preterm infants

Pharmacologic Tx Should Be Used Sparingly for Reflux in Preemies

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Poor evidence of efficacy and evidence of harm with pharmacologic agents for gastroesophageal reflux
Recent-onset diabetes is associated with more than a two-fold greater increase in risk of pancreatic cancer than long-standing diabetes in African-Americans and Latinos

Recent-Onset Diabetes Tied to Increased Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Latinos, African-Americans with recent-onset disease have higher risk than those with long-term disease
A machine-learning algorithm can predict hypotension during surgery based on high-fidelity arterial pressure waveform analysis

Algorithm Predicts Very Low Blood Pressure During Surgery

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Advance warning, even 10 to 15 minutes ahead, can reduce harm to patients
For adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Increased Risk of MI, Ischemic Stroke After COPD Exacerbation

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Greater risks were seen following severe exacerbation versus moderate exacerbation
Use of medications for opioid use disorder is associated with a reduction in all-cause and opioid-related mortality after opioid overdose

Meds for Opioid Use Disorder May Reduce Mortality in OD Survivors

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Minority of opioid overdose survivors receive MOUD; buprenorphine, MMT linked to reduced mortality
Pharmacists can help increase adult vaccination rates by offering vaccination at lower cost and greater convenience

Pharmacists Are Well Placed to Improve Adult Vaccination Rates

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Pharmacies can address cost barriers to vaccination by providing vaccines at lower cost
Single-sample confirmatory testing for diabetes has a high positive predictive value for subsequent diagnosis

Single Blood Sample Test May Help ID Undiagnosed Diabetes

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Single-sample confirmatory definition associated with high positive predictive value
The American Medical Association recently adopted a policy aimed at improving physician access to mental health care in response to physician depression

AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care

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New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Approximately one-third of U.S. children and adolescents use dietary supplements

One-Third of U.S. Children, Teens Use Dietary Supplements

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Trend shows growing use of alternative medicines, including melatonin, ω-3 fatty acids
Many high school students are engaged in health-risk behaviors

CDC: Many High School Students Engage in Health-Risk Behaviors

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In 2017, many students engaged in sexual risk behaviors, behaviors associated with chronic disease