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For pediatric patients hospitalized for urological procedures

Hospital Volume Impacts Peds Post-Urologic Op Complications

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Risk of postoperative complications increased for pediatric patients at non-high volume hospitals
Almost a decade after the human papillomavirus vaccine was first recommended for girls

Few U.S. States Mandate Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

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Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts say
Drinking alcohol appears to negatively affect driving skills to a greater extent than smoking cannabis

Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use

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And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled
About 15 percent of children who have a severe allergic reaction can have a second one within a few hours

Second Severe Allergic Reaction Within Hours Isn’t Uncommon

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Researchers find about one in seven children have repeat episode
Mistaking toxic mushrooms for edible ones is common and sometimes deadly

Caution: Increasing Trend of Foraging for Mushrooms

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Wrong choices can lead to liver failure, death, researchers warn
While many experts have called for a ban on "heading" the ball in youth soccer because they believe it is a leading cause of concussions

Body Contact of Players Blamed for Most Soccer Concussions

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Limiting aggressive contact would be more effective than just banning 'heading' of ball, researcher says
Use of an arts observation curriculum can help students learn to observe objectively and articulate their observations

Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students

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Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
Among institutional review board members

Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members

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Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
Many U.S. hospitals are missing opportunities to detect physical abuse in infants and toddlers

Health Care Providers May Be Missing Signs of Child Abuse

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Some hospitals screen every infant with a femur fracture; others screen none
Using more specific names for newborns may reduce hospital mix-ups by about a third

More Specific Newborn Names Could Help Reduce Medical Errors

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Incorporating mothers' names into newborns' IDs led to a drop in patient mix-ups, say researchers