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Cancer survivors in the United States reached record numbers this year -- 15.5 million -- and the American Cancer Society predicts they'll total more than 20 million in another decade. The report

15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer

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But better tools needed to support their long-term recovery, researchers say
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
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
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Hard Water Associated With Risk of Eczema in Infants

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Skin condition seems more likely in areas with high mineral content in water
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

May 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
In overweight and obese women

Gut Microbiome Tied to Metabolic Hormones in Early Pregnancy

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Findings in overweight and obese women at 16 weeks of gestation
Only half of parents of children with asthma fully understand the use of their child's asthma medications

Many Parents Know Too Little About Their Child’s Asthma Meds

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Only half surveyed knew what drugs were prescribed, how to use them