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A recent multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Newport outbreak

Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Characterized

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255 cases of infection identified in 32 states; infections linked to consumption of soft cheese, beef
Free online information about diabetic retinopathy is of poor quality

Online Information About Diabetic Retinopathy Is Poor

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Analysis of 11 websites shows poor quality, varying accuracy, low readability
The use of the opioid addiction medication buprenorphine is much higher in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act than in those that did not expand the program

Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid

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Fivefold increase seen in Medicaid-covered prescriptions for buprenorphine during 2011 to 2018
Levels of microplastics in drinking water do not appear to be a health risk

WHO: Microplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk

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Microplastics are 'ubiquitous in the environment' and have been found in both bottled and tap water
For middle-aged and older adults

More Physical Activity at Any Intensity May Reduce Mortality

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Higher levels of total physical activity, less time spent sedentary linked to lower mortality risk
Prescription size is associated with increased new persistent opioid use among patients after cardiothoracic surgery

Rx Size Predicts Persistent Opioid Use After Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Patients prescribed more than 450 oral morphine equivalents have more new persistent opioid use
Overall tuberculosis rates are low among children and adolescents and are declining steadily

Tuberculosis Rates for U.S. Children Are Low and Declining

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Disparities persist by race, ethnicity, geography; incidence higher for those living in U.S.-affiliated islands
Less than half of health care providers discuss sun-safe behaviors with patients

Many Providers Fail to Discuss Sun-Safe Behaviors With Patients

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Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues
Some cities in Texas are susceptible to measles outbreaks

Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks

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If vaccination rates continue to drop, considerable increase in potential outbreak predicted
Increasing blood pressure medications at hospital discharge for elderly patients hospitalized with noncardiac conditions does not improve long-term outcomes and is tied to short-term harms

Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly

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Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk