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The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the University of Texas at Austin's consideration of race and ethnicity in college admissions has implications for medical schools

Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions

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AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
For physicians with faculty appointments at 24 U.S. public medical schools there are significant salary differences between men and women

Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians

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Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Children who suffer from epilepsy or febrile seizures may face a higher risk of also having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Epilepsy, Febrile Seizures in Childhood May Raise ADHD Risk

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Risk of ADHD more than three times higher than for those without a history of either condition
Antibiotic exposure is associated with increased odds of obesity among young children

Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Odds of Child Obesity

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Increased likelihood of early childhood obesity with repeated antibiotic exposures
Children who suck their thumb or bite their nails past preschool age may be less prone to allergic reactions when they reach adolescence

Childhood Thumb-Sucking, Nail-Biting May Reduce Allergies

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Findings boost 'hygiene hypothesis,' study authors suggest
More U.S. children are getting diagnosed and treated for autism spectrum disorder in states that require commercial health insurers to cover these services

Rates of ASD Diagnosis Up With New Insurance Mandates

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Numbers still below prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States, researcher says
Concussion rates are rising sharply among U.S. children and teens

AOSSM: Concussion Rates on the Rise in U.S. Youth

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May be due to rise in youth sports participation, better diagnostic skills/training
As artificial infill surface weight decreases

AOSSM: High School Football Injuries Tied to Turf Composition

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Researchers recommend minimum of 6.0 pounds per square foot of infill weight
The once-daily acne treatment Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) has been approved for over-the-counter use among patients 12 and older

FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use

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First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
A blood test based on gene responses may help differentiate between bacterial and viral infections

Blood Test Might Help Diagnose Viral Versus Bacterial Infection

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The screen could one day provide results in an hour, developers say