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Universal critical congenital heart defect (CCHD) screening is expected to detect a considerable number of nonsyndromic CCHD cases

CCHD Screening Would Detect Many Nonsyndromic Cases

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However, equal number of false-negative screenings expected with universal screening
Obese patients taking warfarin have a higher risk of experiencing a bleeding event compared to their normal-weight counterparts

Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin

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But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
Federal action to protect the ozone layer has resulted in a dramatic increase in the cost of asthma inhalers in recent years

Chlorofluorocarbon Ban Tied to Sharp Rise in Inhaler Cost

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Price of albuterol medication nearly doubled
Active video games are a good alternative to sedentary behavior

Active Video Games Offer Health Benefit for Children/Teens

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Active video games have large effect on health outcomes compared with sedentary behaviors
Post-traumatic stress disorder seems to be associated with premature aging

PTSD Associated With Premature Senescence

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Evidence of reduced leukocyte telomere length, increased pro-inflammatory markers
The Geriatric Emergency Department Innovations in Care through Workforce

GEDI WISE Model Feasible for Geriatric Emergency Care

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Model introduces workforce enhancements for ER staff; linked to reduction in admission to ICUs
For patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Full Adherence to Follow-Up Improves Head/Neck CA Survival

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Survival more likely with compliance with posttreatment surveillance, tobacco cessation
Statins may slow the progression of prostate cancer in patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy

Prostate CA Patients on Hormone Tx May Benefit From Statin

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But more trials are needed to confirm benefits, researchers say
Children who survive a measles infection remain vulnerable to other potentially deadly infections for as long as two or three years after the measles infection

Immune System Stays Depleted Up to Three Years Post Measles

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Highlights importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection
Exercises to strengthen the hips may ease calf pain for people with peripheral artery disease

Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD

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Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer