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Few High-Risk Mothers in Boston Took Folic Acid Before Pregnancy
Group was mostly low-income, minority; one-third had too-low or too-high plasma folate levels
Immunotherapy Promising for Slowing Progression of ALS
Positive results seen for autologous infusions of expanded regulatory T lymphocytes in three patients
Benefit of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain in TKA Questioned
No clinically relevant reduction in inpatient opioid use, costs for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty
CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
197 cases of illness linked to the E. coli outbreak, five of which were fatal
Studies ID Impact of U.S. Opioid-Related Mortality, Rx Patterns
Burden of deaths up; most patients receiving opioid analgesics use immediate-release formulations
Knowledge Gaps Found for Non-Drug Therapy in Peds ADHD
Review finds no new guidance on comparative effectiveness of these treatments in children, teens
Facial Morphing Program May Deter Young Adults From Tanning
At one-month follow-up, less frequent tanning reported for facial morphing participants
Higher HDL-C Linked to Better Cognition in Older DM Patients
However, no significant clinical factor was found to predict cognitive decline in older diabetes patients
CDC: Death Rate for American Youth Up in Recent Years
Recent increase in death rates attributable to increase in injury deaths for those aged 10-19 years
Remaining Kidney Health Most Important Concern for Donors
Other concerns expressed by living donors include surgical, lifestyle, psychosocial impact of donation
