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A new surgical technique for removing cataracts might allow the eye's stem cells to regenerate a healthy lens

Treating Infant Cataracts With Endogenous Stem Cells Feasible

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Leaving cells behind during removal of damaged tissue leads to regeneration of new, clear lens
Parents frequently report medical errors in pediatric inpatient care

Parents Often Report Medical Errors in Peds Inpatient Care

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Thirty percent of medical errors were identified as preventable adverse events
Problematic clauses in physicians' contracts can impact patient care and professionalism

Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism

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Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 4-7

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & and Immunology was held...
Poverty can significantly harm a child's health and should be an issue identified at well-child visits

AAP: Add Poverty to Well-Visit Checklist

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One simple question might help families avert serious health risks, American Academy of Pediatrics says
Patient-related determinants of care gaps have been identified in adolescents with chronic conditions; the findings were published online March 3 in Pediatrics.

Review IDs Care Gaps for Teens With Chronic Conditions

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Care gaps relate to patient characteristics, including demographics, disease-related characteristics
Practical opportunities for healthy diet and activity are associated with intentions

Opportunities for Healthy Diet, Exercise Influence Behaviors

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Feasible opportunities for healthy diet and activity linked to intentions, behaviors, and BMI
A policy introducing nutrition standards for competitive beverages can improve the nutritional quality of beverages sold in schools

District Policy With Support Ups Drink Quality in Schools

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Of 115 schools in Boston, 89.6 percent met competitive beverage nutrition standards in 2013
Chorioamnionitis does not appear to be associated with decreased Bayley II scores at age 2 years

Chorioamnionitis Not Linked to Lower Bayley II Scores at Age 2

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No difference in proportion of abnormal scores for mothers with, without chorioamnionitis
Switching to chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos quickly lowers levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals in the bodies of teen girls

Chemical Exposure Down With Switch in Cosmetics Among Teens

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Chemical levels drop in teens after trying products without phthalates, parabens, triclosan, oxybenzone