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Anticoagulation for mechanical heart valves during pregnancy is associated with distinct maternal and fetal risks

Distinct Maternal, Fetal Risks for Anticoagulants in Pregnancy

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VKA, LMWH tied to lowest risk of adverse maternal, fetal outcomes, respectively
The prevalence of arthritis is 31.8 percent in the most rural areas and 20.5 percent in the most urban areas of the United States

CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 31.8% in Most Rural Areas of U.S.

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About half of those with arthritis in rural and urban areas have arthritis-attributable activity limitation
Participation in a mindfulness-based childbirth preparation course

Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Prep Course Found Beneficial

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Improvement noted in women's childbirth-related appraisals and psychological functioning
Diabetic foot ulcers and diabetic foot infections are associated with increased risks of admission and outpatient visits

Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Infections Significantly Up Burden of Care

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Increased odds of direct ER referral, inpatient admission for diabetic foot ulcers, infections
People who consistently engage in high levels of physical activity have longer telomeres than those who have sedentary lifestyles

Reduced Cellular Aging Seen With Regular, Strenuous Exercise

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Adults who engage in high levels of exercise may gain nine 'biological' years, researcher says
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery triggers major changes in the microbial population of the digestive tract

Increased Gut Diversity Seen After Roux-en-Y

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Microbial population distinct from obese and normal-weight people seen post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
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Sleeping Sickness Medication May Help Lessen ASD Symptoms

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Small study produced positive results with suramin, but more research needed
For obese adults

Breaking Up Sedentary Time With Upper Body Activity Beneficial

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Short bouts of arm ergometry linked to reductions in mean blood glucose, insulin iAUC in obese individuals
Lessons from social psychology can be used to improve behavioral changes in terms of error disclosure

Social Psychology May Help With Physician Error Disclosure

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Deliberate practice, together with lessons from social psychology, can implement change in error disclosure
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents ages 10 to 18 who don't have any signs or symptoms. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 30 by the USPSTF.

Evidence Lacking for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Screening

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USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to assess benefits, harms of screening asymptomatic 10- to 18-year-olds