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Age at menarche could play a role in development of estrogen receptor-negative breast cancers among African-American women

Early Menarche May Add to Risk of ER− Breast CA in Black Women

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For ER-negative breast cancer, childbirth status didn't affect benefits of later menarche age
An intervention that provides comprehensive physician feedback on practice patterns relative to peers can reduce resource use in the pediatric emergency department

Physician Score Cards Cut Resource Use in Pediatric ER

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Intervention provides comprehensive physician feedback on practice patterns relative to peers
Most lice populations have point mutations that are linked to pyrethroid resistance

Most Lice Populations Show Resistance to Pyrethroids

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104 of 109 samples from 30 states were 100 percent resistant in three point mutations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found no net benefit for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease screening in asymptomatic adults and consequently recommends against screening. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Aug. 17 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Draft Recommendation Urges Against COPD Screening

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Grade D statement recommends against routine screening for asymptomatic adults
Military-connected youth are at increased risk for adverse outcomes during wartime

Well-Being of Kids From Military Families Suffers During Wartime

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Children of military families at higher risk of substance abuse, violence, carrying weapons
Patients at greatest risk for an unplanned hospital readmission include those with chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases

Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted

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Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
Electronic cigarette use is associated with initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking among adolescents

E-Cig Use Linked to Combustible Tobacco Use in Teens

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Increased likelihood of initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking among young teenagers
For overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes

Liraglutide Linked to Weight Loss Over 56 Weeks in T2DM

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More weight loss for 3.0 mg liraglutide versus placebo among overweight/obese with type 2 diabetes
Infection-related hospitalization during childhood is independently associated with adverse adult metabolic variables

Serious Childhood Infection Tied to Metabolic Disease Later in Life

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Early childhood hospitalization for infection tied to increased BMI, metabolic syndrome in adulthood
Among female high school field hockey players

Mandatory Eyewear Cuts Injuries in Girls’ Field Hockey

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National mandate for protective eyewear linked to reduced injuries in girls' high school field hockey