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CDC: Number of U.S. Births Dropped to 30-Year Low in 2017
Decline in birth rates for nearly all women aged under 40 years; increase for women in early 40s
Sustained Use of Oxymetazoline Cream Efficacious for Rosacea
Findings based on year-long evaluation of safety and efficacy for moderate-to-severe symptoms
Confirmatory Testing Follows ER Use of Ultrasound
Majority of emergency doctors rely on gold standard testing in addition to point of care ultrasound
More Variants in DCM-Tied Genes in Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Combination of TTNtv, excess alcohol consumption linked to worse LVEF in dilated cardiomyopathy
New Rabies Test Could Radically Change Testing, Treatment
LN34 is highly accurate and produces results more quickly and cost-effectively than current methods
Alteplase Good for Ischemic Stroke With Unknown Onset Time
Better functional outcomes with alteplase, but small increased rate of intracranial hemorrhage
Addition of Cannabidiol May Cut Drop Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut
Addition of cannabidiol to conventional antiepileptic meds linked to drop in frequency of seizures
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Better Diet Quality Associated With Larger Brain Volume
Relationship seen with gray matter, white matter, and hippocampal volumes
Fetal Growth, Maternal Anger Impact Infant Regulation
Indirect effects for poor prenatal growth, higher postnatal anger on infant reactivity and regulation
