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Experts Advise Against Universal DNA Sequencing of Newborns
Targeted, whole-exome or whole-genome sequencing can assist in diagnosis of symptomatic infants
Firearm Deaths Up Globally From 1990 to 2016
Variation among rates seen geographically and across demographic subgroups
Risks Posed by Spreading Oil and Gas Wastewater on Roads
Nearly all of the metals from these wastewaters leach from the roads after rain events
Worse Health Status With Shorter Telomere Length in COPD
Rate of exacerbation, risk of mortality up with shorter telomere length in placebo-treated patients
Prurigo Nodularis More Likely in African-Americans
PN linked to chronic kidney disease, hepatitis C, congestive heart failure, HIV, psychiatric comorbidities
AHA: Resistant Hypertension Diagnosis, Tx Guidelines Updated
Ruling out Rx non-compliance, white coat syndrome, and interfering medications necessary
Pharmacovigilance Needed for Rheumatology Patients
American College of Rheumatologists urges health care providers to monitor for adverse events
Physicians Need Training for Mass Casualty Incidents
Training includes protocols for the actual incident and self-awareness and care afterwards
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
CDC: Infant Mortality Rate Varies Greatly Among States
Low of 3.47 in Vermont to a high of 9.03 in Alabama in infant deaths per 1,000 live births
