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Adding probiotics to an infant's feedings in the first month of life may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes for those genetically predisposed to the disease

Newborn Probiotic Use Tied to Lower Risk of Type 1 Diabetes

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But association was only found in those with the highest genetic risk of the disease
Children whose mothers were exposed to relatively high levels of perfluorooctanoic during pregnancy have more rapid accumulation of body fat

Prenatal PFOA Exposure Linked to Excess Weight in Children

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However, more research needs to be done to show cause-and-effect
Although antibiotics have largely eradicated tuberculosis in the United States in recent decades

Swiss Report Highlights Danger of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

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Cases where the infection isn't thwarted by existing antibiotics are surfacing, researcher says
About 30 percent of adults with severe mental illness taking antipsychotic medications undergo diabetes-specific screening using validated screening measures

Few Adults With Severe Mental Illness Screened for Diabetes

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About 30 percent receive diabetes-specific screening; no form of glucose screening for 31.1 percent
A simple blood test may one day be able to detect concussions in children

Blood Test Has Potential for Detecting Concussion in Children

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Could help reduce number of CT scans and associated radiation exposure
Direct patient contracting practices

ACP Issues Guidance on ‘Concierge’ Practices

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Growth of DPCPs fueled by physicians' frustration; may exacerbate disparities in health care
Three renal biomarkers

Three Renal Biomarkers Predict Outcome in Diabetes

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AKI, albuminuria, eGFR considered separately or together can predict adverse outcomes in diabetes
A case of accidental overdose of an Atropa belladonna preparation highlights the dangers of the use of herbal remedies

Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies

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Trained herbalist accidentally ingested very large dose of atropine when ingesting Atropa belladonna

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 5-9

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The 2015 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
Lack of sleep may be a gateway to chronic kidney disease

ASN: Insufficient Sleep Might Increase Risk of Kidney Disease

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Five hours or less a night linked to reduced organ function in women