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OTC Meds Often Used in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Youth
ADHD meds commonly used by those aged 10 to 15 years, while sedative/hypnotics used more by older youth
Mortality Down for Autoantibody-Associated Vasculitides Patients
Average annual decline of 1.6 percent in AAV-related mortality rate seen from 1999 to 2017 in the U.S.
Bill Aims to Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products
Bill would restrict nicotine content to a maximum of 20 mg/mL
Treatment of Male Breast Cancer Has Evolved From 2004 to 2014
Significant increases seen in total mastectomy, radiotherapy after breast conservation, endocrine tx
Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women
Back Sleeping in Late Pregnancy Linked to Lower Birth Weight
Authors say this is a modifiable risk and campaigns should target third-trimester side sleeping
Teens Using Oral Contraceptives Report More Depressive Symptoms
No association seen between oral contraceptives, depressive symptoms when ages 16 to 25 years were combined
Increasing Intake of Any Sugary Drink Ups Diabetes Risk
Substituting one sugary drink daily with one water, coffee, or tea lowers risk
Guideline for Community-Acquired Pneumonia Updated
Recommendations relate to diagnosis, management; recommend against routine use of Gram stain, culture
Data Suggest Viral Etiology for Pediatric Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Seventy-nine percent of confirmed cases of AFM had antecedent respiratory or febrile illness
