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The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Most children with special health care needs with current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder receive medication treatment or behavioral therapy

Three-Quarters of Children With ADHD Take Meds

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Just under one-third of children receive both meds and behavioral therapy
Pediatric discoid lupus erythematosus carries a significant risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus

Pediatric Discoid Lupus Carries Significant Progression Risk

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First year after diagnosis poses greatest risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus
Eating disorder education needs to reach overweight youth

Key Disordered Eating Info Not Reaching Overweight Youth

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Prevalence of disordered eating among overweight girls and boys remained the same from 1999 to 2010
Bleach exposure is associated with increased risk of respiratory and other infections in school-aged children

Bleach Exposure May Increase Risk of Infections in Children

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Increased risks of influenza only once, recurrent tonsillitis, and any infection
Newborns and young infants in developing nations who have suspected severe bacterial infections can be effectively treated outside a hospital

New Guidelines Could Up Care Access for Millions in Africa

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For treating babies with possible serious bacterial infections
More than half of packaged grocery store foods included in a new study contained too much added salt

Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods

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Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
Some patients experience difficulties swallowing and modify medication dosage forms

Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing

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Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Vegan-vegetarian diets appear to be safe in pregnancy

Review: Vegan-Vegetarian Diets Seem Safe in Pregnancy

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Limited evidence suggests diets are safe, although women may be at risk of vitamin B12, iron deficiency
Women who were overweight as children and teens may have a greater risk of colorectal cancer

Women Overweight in Youth May Face Higher CRC Risk

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Supports evidence that body size in childhood may influence cancer risk decades later