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CDC: Low Birthweight Rate Increased From 2014 to 2016
Low, moderately low birthweight rates increased 2014-2016 for all race, Hispanic-origin groups
Implantable Sensor Relays Real-Time Personal Health Info
Hydrogel scaffolds respond to concentration of analytes in the blood, including oxygen, CO2, glucose
Higher Myocardial Infarction Care Payments Improve Mortality
Findings based on Medicare 30-day payments for both inpatient care and after discharge
Soy-Based Formula Tied to Reproductive Differences
Differences in reproductive cells, tissues in infants given soy formula vs. cow-milk formula, breast milk
Hydrochlorothiazide Tied to Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Risk
Dose-response association seen for basal cell and especially squamous cell carcinoma
Home-Based Primary Care Ups Access in Rural Areas
Program increased health care access for veterans inside and outside of the Indian Health Service
Short-Term PPIs Tied to Higher Hip Fracture Risk in Alzheimer’s
No association seen with long-term or cumulative proton pump inhibitor use in Alzheimer's patients
Open-Flame/High-Temperature Cooking Ups Hypertension Risk
High frequency of open-flame/high-temp cooking, preference for higher meat doneness tied to HTN
Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Mortality
Risk of CVD-related, CHD-related, all-cause mortality up for highest versus lowest quartile of intake
High-Flow O2 Therapy Feasible for Infants With Bronchiolitis
Tied to lower rate of care escalation than standard oxygen therapy in infants treated outside ICU
