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Children exposed to a widely-used group of insecticides (pyrethroids) may be at increased risk for behavioral problems

Insecticides Linked to Behavioral Issues in Children

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Behavioral disorders seen in 6-year-old children exposed in utero to pyrethroid insecticides
Pregnant women infected with the Zika virus are 20 times more likely to have an infant born with certain birth defects as mothers who gave birth before the Zika epidemic began

CDC: Odds of Birth Defects Up 20-Fold in Mothers With Zika

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Report only addresses physical abnormalities present at birth; developmental issues may occur later
The characteristics of the signal in user feedback of adverse events associated with medical devices and the situated context of decision makers correlate with judgement bias in reacting to these adverse events

Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions

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Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Many over-the-counter melatonin products are inaccurately labeled

Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements

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Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
Female athletes appear to be more likely than males to suffer concussions during their careers on the field

AAN: Females at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussions

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During study, 23 percent of the women and 17 percent of the men had at least one concussion
For individuals with a diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis

Care Setting Affects Management of Carotid Artery Stenosis

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Likelihood of undergoing procedural management increased for treatment in fee-for-service system
In treatment of insomnia

Past Prescribing Behavior Predicts Choice of Insomnia Rx

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Historical preference highly predictive of future prescribing behavior
Multiple sclerosis is more likely to progress to advanced disease among patients who suffer from fatigue and limited use of their legs

AAN: Certain Symptoms Predictive of Worsening MS

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Fatigue, limited leg function tied to progressive disease
Remote nonpainful electrical upper arm skin stimulation may be a promising new treatment for migraines

Wireless Stimulation Device May Help Reduce Migraine Pain

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Electrical stimulation can ease pain if started soon after symptoms begin
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Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016

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In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured