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Use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors does not appear to increase the risk of melanoma

Researchers Say PDE5 Inhibitors Don’t Cause Melanoma

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Any connection appears to be due to detection bias, investigators conclude
Rare cancers account for one in five cancers diagnosed in the United States

One in Five Cancers in the United States Is Considered Rare

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Little-known malignancies harder to diagnose and treat, researchers say
Overweight or obesity in youth may have long-lasting repercussions for psychological health

Overweight in Childhood May Up Lifetime Risk of Depression

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Risk four times greater if individuals are also overweight as adults, researchers say
Patients with a short cervix who deliver prematurely have a significantly longer interval from antenatal corticosteroid administration

Study Questions Utility of Universal Cervical Length Screens

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Fewer patients with short cervix delivering prematurely received steroids within 7 days of birth
Glucose peaks are associated with cognitive decline and dementia among individuals with diabetes

Glucose Peaks Linked to Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Diabetes

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Glucose peaks tied to greater cognitive decline for those with diabetes and HbA1c ≥7.0 percent
Anthropometric measures of body fat can predict kidney function decline in older adults

Anthropometric Measures of Body Fat ID Kidney Function Decline

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Anthropometric measures provide consistent estimates of KF decline risk in older adults
Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have doubled in recent years at swimming pools and water playgrounds in the United States

CDC: Crypto Outbreaks Linked to Pools Have Doubled Since 2014

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Second report warns of toxic chlorine gas inhalation at public aquatic venues
Most routine coagulation tests can be reliably evaluated after storage at room temperature for up to eight hours after blood collection

Most Routine Coagulation Tests Reliable Up to Eight Hours

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PT/INR, aPTT, fibrinogen, FV, D-dimer can be reliably assessed in tubes stored for up to eight hours
Lead tests made by Magellan Diagnostics may yield inaccurate results for some children and adults

FDA Warns of Inaccurate Results From Certain Lead Tests

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But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say
The National Diabetes Prevention Program has achieved widespread implementation of the lifestyle change portion to help prevent type 2 diabetes

Promising Start for National Diabetes Prevention Program

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Overall, 35.5 percent of participants achieved weight loss goal; 41.7 percent met physical activity goal