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Drug Overdose Rates Up Substantially Among U.S. Youth

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Prescription meds, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hard
People have very different glycemic responses to the same food -- with some showing large blood glucose spikes even after eating supposedly healthy choices. Researchers said the findings

Individual Glycemic Responses to Foods Found to Differ Greatly

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Researchers say 'one-size-fits-all' diet doesn't exist
For individuals with diabetes

Comorbid Stress, Depressive Symptoms Common in Diabetes

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Increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes with elevated stress and/or depressive symptoms
Findings from a National Transportation Safety Board investigation into a train derailment highlight the importance of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea

Fatal Train Derailment Likely Due to Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea

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Findings from NTSB suggest train engineer fell asleep while operating train
Unexplained persistent hyperandrogenic anovulation can be used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

Review Addresses Diagnosis of PCOS in Adolescents

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Hyperandrogenemic anovulation for ≥2 years distinguishes PCOS from physiologic anovulation
The Bowel Function Index is a simple assessment tool for opioid-induced constipation

Bowel Function Index Valid for Opioid-Induced Constipation

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Three-item index is psychometrically valid, responsive to symptom severity
A citywide colon cancer control coalition can increase colorectal cancer screening and address health disparities

Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition Ups Screening in NYC

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Efforts of coalition increased screening colonoscopy from 42 percent in 2003 to almost 70 percent in 2014
CYP2C19 polymorphism impacts response to proton pump inhibitor treatment in gastroesophageal reflux disease

CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Tx in GERD

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Meta-analysis shows lower efficacy rates to proton pump inhibitors for rapid metabolizer genotype
Three-quarters of first-time expectant mothers plan to follow the recommended vaccination schedule for their children

Many First-Time Mothers Need More Accurate Vaccine Info

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11 percent intend to spread out the recommended inoculations, survey finds
Young women who survive a myocardial infarction (MI) or ischemic stroke continue to face an increased mortality risk -- or another MI or stroke

Risk of Second Event High for Young Women After MI, Stroke

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Odds of another event and mortality are significantly increased, researchers say