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Testing placental and fetal tissue after a child is born can confirm or rule out Zika infection

CDC: Zika Can Be Found in Placental, Fetal Tissue at Birth

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Of 546 live births with possible maternal Zika virus, 11 percent proved positive
Simple lifestyle changes might delay the start of dementia or slow its progression

Three Lifestyle Interventions May Slow Cognitive Decline

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Cognitive training, management of hypertension, increased physical activity all help delay decline
Shared decision-making is being emphasized in new American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists mammography screening guidelines for women at average risk of breast cancer.

ACOG: Shared Decision-Making Key to Breast Cancer Screening

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Critically important for patient's value, preferences be factored into process, ACOG leader says
Obstetrician-gynecologists can help improve recognition of sex workers and increase their access to preventive care

Ob-Gyns Can Help ID Sex Workers, Improve Access to Care

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Sex workers should be counseled about the health risks associated with sex work
Extended use of smartphones and other hand-held electronic devices leads to an increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use

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Especially for those who spend more than five hours a day on their devices, researchers say
Shiftworkers

Occupation Tied to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency

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Findings may help target health promotion and preventive efforts, researchers say
Demonstration sites

Medical-Home Recognition Higher in Demonstration Sites

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Smaller decreases in number of visits to federally-qualified health centers for demonstration sites
From 1991 to 2014 there was minimal change in health spending by state

1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State

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Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Patients with low back pain who are depressed are more likely to be prescribed opioids

Opioid Rx Too Often Given to Back Pain Patients With Depression

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Researchers find these patients are also more likely to get higher doses of opioids
Diabetic ketoacidosis during pregnancy poses risk for the fetus during and after the event

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Poses Fetal Risk During/After Event

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Risk of fetal demise increased with maternal ICU admission and higher serum osmolality during DKA