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FDA: Chocolates, Candies May Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A
Worker at Bauer's Candies facility in Kentucky tested positive for hepatitis A
U.S. Food Supply May Be at Risk Due to Government Shutdown
Number of routine food inspections performed by the FDA dropped sharply
CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
25 people were hospitalized, including two who developed kidney failure; no deaths reported
Algorithm Evaluates Cervical Images to ID Precancer, Cancer
Deep learning-based algorithm was validated using archived, digitized cervical screening images
Less Deep Sleep in Elderly Tied to Alzheimer Disease Markers
Poor-quality sleep in later life could be a noninvasive marker for deteriorating brain health
Minority Med Students Report More Barriers to Dermatology
Students with lower incomes, ethnic minorities cite lack of diversity, socioeconomic barriers
Many Medical Cannabis Users Drive While Under the Influence
More than half of adults using medical cannabis for chronic pain reported DUIC within two hours of use
Total Fertility Rates Vary by State
Total fertility rate for U.S. 16 percent less than number needed to replace population
Transdermal HRT Not Linked to Increased Risk for VTE
But oral estrogen-only and combined hormone replacement tx tied to venous thromboembolism risk
Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients
With vaccination, risks reduced for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, clinical evaluations for infection
