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For infants diagnosed with Down syndrome there has been a reduction in the risk of complex congenital heart defects

Decline in Complex Congenital Heart Defects in Down Syndrome

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Risk in 2010 to 2012 reduced by almost 40 percent compared with 1992 to 1994
Smoking cannabis for decades may result in gum disease and potential tooth loss

Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease

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Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
ethylphenidate can increase the risk of arrhythmias during the first two months of use

Short-Term Risk of Arrhythmia Up With New ADHD Rx

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Researchers find slightly higher chance of irregular heartbeat shortly after starting methylphenidate
In women who get migraines

Premenstrual Estrogen Levels Drop More Rapidly in Migraineurs

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More rapid estrogen decline may make women vulnerable to common migraine triggers
A new program may help reduce both urinary catheter use and its associated infections

New Program May Help Cut UTIs Associated With Catheter Use

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Researchers find new training method led to fewer urinary tract infections
A new training module can improve training for medical assistants

AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants

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Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
Mindfulness meditation seems to help breast cancer patients better manage symptoms of fatigue

Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Mindfulness Meditation

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Six-week class reduced fear of recurrence, fatigue and anxiety, researchers report
The disinfectants used to keep pools clean can create dangerous disinfection byproducts when combined with sweat

Chemical Reactions Can Create Health Hazards in Pools, Hot Tubs

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When disinfectants combine with sweat, personal care products, urine, dangerous byproducts can form
Certain weeks of a woman's menstrual cycle may be better than others for quitting smoking

Luteal Phase of Menstrual Cycle May Be Key Time to Quit Smoking

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Women may find it easier to resist the urge to smoke after ovulation

May 2016 Briefing – Nursing

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...