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Infants are just as susceptible to accidental poisonings as older children are

Infants, Not Just Older Children, at Risk of Accidental Poisonings

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Common dangers include acetaminophen, cough/cold meds, ibuprofen, and diaper rash creams
Azithromycin is frequently prescribed to hospitalized patients despite the presence of risk factors for QTc prolongation

Azithromycin Prescribed Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation

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Seventy-six percent of patients prescribed one or more QTc prolonging meds plus azithromycin
For women undergoing digital mammography screening

False-Positive Mammography Results Are Common

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Highest rates of false-positive results and additional imaging seen for women aged 40 to 49 years
A vaginal birth and breastfeeding make a notable difference in the bacterial composition of an infant's gut

Infant Delivery and Feeding Methods Affect Microbiome

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Vaginal birth and breastfeeding create different intestinal bacteria from C-section and formula
Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with greater accumulation of visceral adipose tissue

Sugary Drinks Linked to Increase in Visceral Adipose Tissue

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Daily consumers accumulated about 27 percent more visceral fat
Even a slight decline in kidney function can potentially lead to heart damage

Even Small Decline in Kidney Function Tied to CVD Risk

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Associated with an increase in the mass of the left ventricle
The American Academy of Family Physicians addressed several education and workforce items during 2015

AAFP Highlights Top Education Issues of 2015

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Importance of mentors and federal funding highlighted, as well as novel educational initiatives
Patients who take statins before and after coronary artery bypass grafting have fewer complications and a reduced mortality risk during and soon after the operation

Statins May Aid CABG Recovery

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Review of statin use indicates reduced risk of death or complications
Many patients having surgery for severe obesity also have mental health conditions

Mental Health Disorders Common Among Bariatric Sx Patients

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But such conditions don't seem to hinder post-op weight loss
Two flavors of over-the-counter children's liquid cough medicine are being recalled across the United States because the dose cups that come with the medicine have incorrect markings and could lead to overdose.

Mislabeled Dose Cups Prompt Children’s Cough Syrup Recall

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Perrigo says mislabeling unlikely to cause serious issues; has not received any reports of overdoses