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Many children with asthma

Some Children With Asthma Miss Critical Step in Inhaler Use

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More children miss a critical step when using spacer with mouthpiece versus spacer with mask
The number of middle-income seniors is projected to almost double by 2029

Many Seniors Will Be Unable to Afford Care They Need by 2029

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Many middle-income seniors are projected to need level of care provided in senior housing
Implementation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opioid prescribing recommendations should be consistent with the guideline's intent

CDC Provides Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Guideline

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Misapplication of the guideline can put patient health and safety at risk
The number of measles cases in New York City has risen to 390

New York City Measles Cases Increase to 390

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Two of the patients have been pregnant women
A risk model has been developed and validated for hospital readmission within 30 days after acute myocardial infarction in older patients and has demonstrated moderate performance

Risk Model Developed for Readmission After AMI in Seniors

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Strongest predictor of 30-day readmission among adults ≥75 years is impaired functional mobility
Children who do not drink water have a higher intake of calories from sugar-sweetened beverages

Water Intake Affects Caloric Intake From Sugary Drinks

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Among children, no water intake linked to intake of 92.9 kcal more calories from SSBs
From 2001 to 2016

Prevalence of TV, Video Watching High, Stable 2001 to 2016 in U.S.

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Increase seen in estimated prevalence of computer use outside school or work for one hour/day or more
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria but not nonpregnant women or men. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online April 23 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screen in Pregnancy

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No evidence seen for benefits of screening nonpregnant women or men for asymptomatic bacteriuria
Malawi has become the first country to start immunizing children against malaria

Malawi First Country to Immunize Children Against Malaria

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The vaccine, called Mosquirix, was approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2015
A measles outbreak is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health.

Los Angeles County Measles Outbreak Under Investigation

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Five cases of measles confirmed among county residents so far this year