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People with darker skin are about one-third more likely to have acral pigmented lesions on their palms and soles

Acral Pigmented Lesions More Common on Darker Skin

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Authors hope findings raise awareness, increase dermoscopy for those at risk
For low-income students at public schools

Mindfulness Practice Cuts Stress in Low-Income School Children

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Improved psychological functioning, moderation of negative effect of stress for middle school students
Sonographic examination can accurately estimate fetal weight

Ultrasound Can Read Weight of Fetuses With FGR in Obese Moms

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Findings show accurate estimated fetal weight for women in all body mass index subcategories
For singleton pregnancies

ART Conception Tied to Increased Odds of Maternal Morbidity

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For singleton pregnancies, increased odds of severe maternal morbidity, although rate down since 2008
The importance of preventing epilepsy-related mortality is highlighted in an article published online Dec. 16 in Neurology.

Greater Effort Needed to Prevent Epilepsy-Related Mortality

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Article suggests need for classification system of deaths from direct and indirect effects of epilepsy
The rates of contraceptive provision for adolescents prescribed teratogens are low

Contraceptive Provision Rates Low for Teen Girls on Teratogens

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Contraceptive provision in only 28.6 percent of visits; provision more likely for white, older girls
For children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis

Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis

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Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
Early childhood depression is associated with cortical gray matter development in late school age and early adolescence

Childhood Depression Tied to Cortical Gray Matter Development

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Alterations in gray matter volume loss, thinning in association with major depressive disorder
Survivors of Ebola virus disease frequently have symptoms

Symptoms Frequently Reported by Ebola Virus Survivors

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Eight survivors report varied symptoms, including ocular, psychological, or cognitive symptoms
For the commercially-insured pediatric population in the United States

Prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy Up in U.S. Children

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Increase in prevalence from 2002-2013, with highest prevalence among those aged 12 to <18 years