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Diagnosis of African American children with autism spectrum disorder occurs at an average of 64.9 months

For Black Children With Autism, Diagnosis Occurs at About Age 5

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On average, diagnosis occurs 3.5 years after parents' first concerns about the child's development
Pediatric and young adult cancer survivors

p16INK4a Expression Increased in Young Cancer Survivors

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Signs of age acceleration at molecular level also seen in frail survivors, in children after cancer therapy
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Pop Concert Held to Learn More About COVID-19 Spread

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Participants equipped with contact tracers to record movements, track the path of small respiratory particles
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Widespread Mask Use Could Save 70,000 U.S. Lives by Dec. 1

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At least 176,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the United States so far
The world's first confirmed case of reinfection with the new coronavirus has been reported in Hong Kong.

World’s First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reinfection Reported in Hong Kong

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Suggests that immunity to the new coronavirus may last only a few months in some people
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations have been updated to include the influenza vaccination for the 2020 to 2021 season; the recommendations were published in the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

ACIP Issues Recommendations for 2020 to 2021 Flu Vaccination

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Components of influenza vaccines updated for 2020-2021; two new vaccine options available for seniors
Experts have slammed claims by a major Trump donor that an extract from a deadly plant is a cure for COVID-19.

Extract From Deadly Plant Touted as COVID-19 Cure

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Scientists warn that ingesting even a tiny bit of the toxic shrub from which the compound is extracted can be deadly
The Trump administration has blocked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from regulating a wide swath of laboratory tests

White House Blocks FDA’s Power to Regulate Lab Tests

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FDA staunchly opposes the change, arguing that such authority is critical during a public health emergency
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Aug. 17 to 21

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

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Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Risky behaviors remain common among U.S. teens

CDC: Risky Behaviors Common Among U.S. Teens

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Many teens report not using condoms, vaping and using alcohol, texting while driving