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For carefully selected pediatric patients

Operator-Directed Sedation Seems Safe in Peds Cardiac Cath

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ODS is not associated with increased risk for adverse events among carefully selected patients
A considerable proportion of young adults have fibrosis and steatosis of the liver

Fibrosis, Steatosis of the Liver Observed in Some Young Adults

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Within Avon Longitudinal Study cohort, 2.4 percent of young adults had fibrosis; 20.8 percent had steatosis
Colchicine is safe and effective at improving obesity-associated inflammatory measures among adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome without diabetes

Colchicine May Improve Obesity-Induced Inflammation

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Pilot study did not show better insulin sensitivity but showed trend toward metabolic improvements
Foreign-body ingestions are common in children aged younger than 6 years and have increased over time

Foreign Body Ingestions Increasingly Common in Young Children

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Annual rate increased significantly from 9.5 to 18 per 10,000 children from 1995 to 2015
Focal laser ablation of low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer is associated with low morbidity and good oncologic outcomes

Morbidity Low With Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer

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Tumor diameter above the median was only significant predictor for positive MRI after treatment
The United States has had more than 600 cases of infection with a type of fungus called a "serious global health threat" by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC: Superbug Fungus Has Sickened 600 Americans

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Candida auris can survive on surfaces after routine cleaning and is often drug-resistant
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 4 years increased from 2010 to 2014

CDC: Prevalence of Autism at Age 4 Years Increasing

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Frequency of co-occurring intellectual disabilities higher among children aged 4 years than 8 years
A myoelectric computer interface training paradigm that provides intuitive feedback about muscle activation patterns is well tolerated and can reduce abnormal coactivation among stroke survivors

Myoelectric Computer Interface Beneficial for Stroke Survivors

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MyoCI well tolerated, can reduce abnormal coactivation in stroke survivors with arm impairment
Nearly half of older adults report difficulty hearing

Older Adults With Hearing Loss Have Lower Patient Activation

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Even those with 'a little trouble' hearing have higher risk for low activation than those with 'no trouble'
Mindfulness yoga is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson disease to help them manage stress and symptoms

Mindfulness Yoga Aids Patients With Parkinson Disease

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Effects similar to those of stretching and resistance training for motor dysfunction, mobility