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The introduction of pop-up messages relating to a history of dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DXA) in an order communication system can increase the rates of DXA prescription

Pop-Up Messages Up Physician Awareness of Osteoporosis

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Messages linked to increased rates of DXA prescription and osteoporosis medication
More than one in three women with metastatic breast cancer are extreme users of disease-monitoring tests

Use of Disease-Monitoring Tests Often Extreme in Breast Cancer

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More than one-third of women with metastatic breast cancer are extreme users
The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus varies across the seasons

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Varies Across Seasons

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At one- and two-hour diagnostic levels, prevalence is lower in winter and higher in summer
Patients who aren't able to walk a short distance at a comfortable pace before cardiac surgery are at greater postoperative risk for death

Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery

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Each 0.1-m/s decrease associated with an 11 percent relative increase in mortality
In one recent case of Zika virus infection

Zika May Present With Mucocutaneous Features

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Case of 44-year-old man returning from Puerto Rico with confirmatory testing
A new study suggests that excessive amounts of folate and vitamin B12 in a mother's body might increase an infant's risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder. The study findings are scheduled for presentation at the International Meeting for Autism Research

Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk

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Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
Infection control measures have been developed to strengthen hospitals' capacity for safely diagnosing and treating patients with Ebola virus disease

Infection Control Measures Established for Ebola Care

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Measures described in first U.S. community hospital to care for patients with Ebola virus disease
A child-specific version of the modular model predictive control algorithm is feasible and safe for 5- to 9-year-old children with type 1 diabetes

Artificial Pancreas Protocol Deemed Feasible for Younger Kids

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Artificial pancreas linked to three-fold reduction of time-in-hypoglycemia for 5- to 9-year-olds
Teenage girls who consume large amounts of fruit may lower their future risk for breast cancer; however

Adolescent Fruit Consumption May Impact Breast Cancer Risk

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But second report found women who drink more alcohol over time might increase chances of disease
Children with persistent asthma and reduced growth of lung function may be at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in early adulthood

Persistent Asthma in Childhood Tied to COPD Risk As Young Adult

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Treatments for children don't appear to offset risk in adulthood