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Some coronavirus testing kits sent to state laboratories across the United States are flawed and do not provide accurate results

CDC: Some Coronavirus Testing Kits Sent to States Are Faulty

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Agency says problem appears to be due to one ingredient involved in the test
Repetitive subconcussive head impacts may cause short-term impairment of neuro-ophthalmologic function

Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function

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Soccer kicking group performed faster than heading group on tests at zero, two, 24 hours after intervention
There currently is no evidence of intrauterine infection caused by vertical transmission in women who develop 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia in late pregnancy

No Sign of Vertical Transmission of COVID-19 Found in Late Pregnancy

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Varied symptoms identified in nine pregnant women with 2019 novel coronavirus disease
From 2002 to 2015

2002 to 2015 Saw Increase in Incidence of Diabetes in Youth

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Incidence of type 1, type 2 diabetes increased; rates of increase higher in racial/ethnic minorities
In an American Academy of Neurology practice guideline

Recommendations Issued for Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric Autism

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Behavioral strategies recommended as first-line treatment approach for children, teens with ASD
From 2011 to 2018

2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills

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Percent of persons in families with problems paying bills higher for women, children, non-Hispanic blacks
The prevalence of skin cancer among sexual minorities and transgender and gender-nonconforming adults is explored in two studies published online Feb. 12 in JAMA Dermatology.

Studies Explore Prevalence of Skin Cancer Among Sexual Minorities

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Gay, bisexual men have increased odds of skin cancer; OR significantly higher for gender-nonconforming adults
Periodontal disease is associated with large-artery atherothrombotic stroke

ASA: Periodontal Disease Tied to Large-Artery Atherothrombotic Stroke

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And, individuals with gingivitis have increased odds of ≥50 percent intracranial atherosclerosis
From 1999 to 2016

ASA: No Decline Seen in Active Smoking for Stroke Survivors

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Adjusted prevalence of active smoking decreased in overall population, but not among stroke survivors
World Trade Center (WTC) responders have a three times higher rate of liver disease compared with non-WTC responders

Rates of Liver Disease High Among World Trade Center Responders

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Findings compared with nonresponders also being screened for lung cancer