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The number of measles cases in New York City has risen to 390

New York City Measles Cases Increase to 390

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Two of the patients have been pregnant women
Implementation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opioid prescribing recommendations should be consistent with the guideline's intent

CDC Provides Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Guideline

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Misapplication of the guideline can put patient health and safety at risk
From 1998 to 2015

1998 to 2015 Saw Increase in Outpatient Depression Treatment

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Proportion using psychotherapy decreased; proportion receiving drugs remained stable
Limited evidence suggests that nusinersen treatment provides long-term benefits for children with later-onset spinal muscular atrophy

Nusinersen Promising for Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Phase 1/2 studies reveal long-term improvement in motor function for children with SMA type II and III
The number of middle-income seniors is projected to almost double by 2029

Many Seniors Will Be Unable to Afford Care They Need by 2029

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Many middle-income seniors are projected to need level of care provided in senior housing
More than half of Medicare beneficiaries initiating dialysis die within one year

Over Half of Seniors Initiating Dialysis Die Within One Year

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Higher one-year mortality tied to activity-of-daily-living dependence, age ≥85, at least four comorbidities
Personalizing breast cancer treatment based on Oncotype DX recurrence scores could result in small decreases in costs in the initial 12 months of care

Personalizing Breast Cancer Tx Could Cut Initial Costs of Care

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Small decline seen in costs in first 12 months of care with personalized treatment based on recurrence scores
Many children with asthma

Some Children With Asthma Miss Critical Step in Inhaler Use

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More children miss a critical step when using spacer with mouthpiece versus spacer with mask
Low socioeconomic position is a risk factor for potentially poor-quality end-of-life care

Low Socioeconomic Position Linked to Poor End-of-Life Care

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People living in most deprived neighborhoods more likely to die in hospital, not receive palliative care
For older patients with acute myocardial infarction

PCI Beneficial for All Categories of Older AMI Patients

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PCI linked to improved survival versus medical therapy for young-old, middle-old, and old-old patients