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Incidence Rates of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Increasing
Rate more than tripled in 1980 birth cohort and more than quadrupled in 1985 birth cohort versus 1945 birth cohort
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Elevated BP Through Adolescence
Each doubling of perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid linked to 9 and 17 percent higher risk for elevated BP at ages 6 to 12, 13 to 18 years, respectively, in male children
Psilocybin Plus Psychotherapy Offers Lasting Benefit in Cancer, Depression
About half of patients had sustained reduction in depression and anxiety up to two years after psilocybin and psychotherapy
Global Incidence Rate of Rheumatoid Arthritis Increased From 1990 to 2021
Heaviest burden born by regions with high sociodemographic index, apart from Japan, which had declining trends
AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling
Pediatricians should provide teens with their contraceptive of choice on same day as counseling, in absence of medical contraindications
Bugaboo Recalls 18,000+ Giraffe High Chairs Due to Fall Risk
New COVID Variant, NB.1.8.1, May Now Make Up 1 in 3 U.S. Cases
Doctors’ Preferences for Their Own End-of-Life Care? No Life-Sustaining Practices
About half of physicians would consider euthanasia as a good or very good option in a scenario of advanced cancer or Alzheimer disease
Few Adolescents With Obesity Prescribed Obesity Medications
0.5 percent with obesity were prescribed an obesity medication in 2023; 83 percent of prescriptions received by teens with severe obesity
2020 to 2022 Saw Nearly 2 Million Annual Emergency Room Visits for Dental Issues
Largest percentage of emergency department tooth disorder visits accounted for by adults ages 25 to 34 years, White non-Hispanics
