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AAP Updates Guidance for Care in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Report describes criteria for diagnosis, role of genetic testing, possible health manifestations
Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Greater Need for BP Meds in Older Adults
But no association observed between sleep duration or quality and change in BP drug use
Risk-Based Screening Improves Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Benefits seen for prevention of major cardiovascular events, higher quality-adjusted life years
Los Angeles County Measles Outbreak Under Investigation
Five cases of measles confirmed among county residents so far this year
Malawi First Country to Immunize Children Against Malaria
The vaccine, called Mosquirix, was approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2015
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screen in Pregnancy
No evidence seen for benefits of screening nonpregnant women or men for asymptomatic bacteriuria
Prevalence of TV, Video Watching High, Stable 2001 to 2016 in U.S.
Increase seen in estimated prevalence of computer use outside school or work for one hour/day or more
Obesity May Impact the Form and Structure of the Brain
Gender appears to be a modifier of the link between fat percentage and the size of specific brain structures
FDA Approves Pembrolizumab Plus Axitinib for Advanced RCC
Drug combination approved for advanced renal cell carcinoma based on findings from KEYNOTE-426
Water Intake Affects Caloric Intake From Sugary Drinks
Among children, no water intake linked to intake of 92.9 kcal more calories from SSBs
