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Reduced Cognitive Function for Students During Heat Waves
Students with AC had increase in reaction time and reduction in throughput in two cognitive tests
Lowering Default Number of Pills Can Reduce Prescribed Opioids
Lowering the default number of pills prescribed in an EMR system effectively cuts amount prescribed
Parents’ Childhood Affects Their Children’s Behavioral Health
Adverse childhood events for parents, especially mothers, affects kids' emotional well-being
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Salmonella Spurs Recall of Swiss Rolls, Bread
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled rolls and bread to date
HPV Vaccine Eliminates Advanced Skin Cancer in 97-Year-Old
Less than a year following the initial direct-to-tumor vaccine injection, all treated tumors disappeared
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
FDA Grants First Approval for CA Drug Under New Pilot Programs
Ribociclib approved in combo with AI as endocrine tx for HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast CA
Child Health Concerns Related to Use of Food Additives
Substantial improvements to food additives regulatory system are needed
Infection Prevention Staffing Needs May Be Underestimated
Systematic approach needed to determine staffing, coverage needs based on all care settings