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Although surgical removal of the appendix has long been a standard treatment

Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients

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About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
Despite the availability of medications proven to ease migraines in children

Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx

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Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Inappropriate prescribing of intravenous (IV) fluids most often involves incorrect volumes and types of IV fluids prescribed

Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids

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Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Direct secure messaging

Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians

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Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Many American children and teens aren't consuming enough liquids -- especially water -- and that lack of hydration could affect their physical and mental health

Daily Water Intake Not Adequate for Many U.S. Children

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Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
In a move that it says is designed to protect the heart health of Americans

FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats

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Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
A potentially hazardous form of marijuana use called "dabbing" is growing in popularity across the United States

Risky Pot ‘Dabbing’ Method Growing in Popularity

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Fires and even explosions have been linked to this practice, experts say
Newly-minted physicians should consider the issues relating to paying off their loans versus investing for retirement

Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment

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For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
Between 2009 and 2012

ER Visits for Self-Harm Rising for U.S. Teens

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Cutting is the most common, followed by firearm injuries
The more infants breastfeed

Fewer Malocclusions Seen in Exclusively Breastfed Children

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But children also had fewer 'misaligned' teeth if they reduced pacifier use, researchers say