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Increased exposure to total green space

Exposure to Urban Tree Canopy Beneficial for Mental Health

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≥30 percent green space, tree canopy specifically, linked to lower incidence of psychological distress
Intensive blood pressure lowering nonsignificantly reduces the risk for recurrence among patients with a history of stroke compared with a standard blood pressure-lowering regimen

Authors Say Lower BP Targets May Cut Recurrent Stroke Risk

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Data from randomized trial with nonsignificant findings added to updated meta-analysis
Its extremely high price tag means that a lifesaving medication to treat young children with spinal muscular atrophy is simply too expensive for most families.

Lifesaving Drug for Infants Costs $2.1 Million a Dose

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When Zolgensma was approved, maker Novartis said it expected insurance companies to cover the cost
There is an increased risk for a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain infection and swelling

Experts Warn of Mosquito-Borne Brain Infection in Florida

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Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in several sentinel chickens
The rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri has been confirmed as the cause of death of a North Carolina man.

N.C. Man Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba After Visiting Water Park

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Infection can occur when Naegleria fowleri-contaminated water enters body through the nose
Hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection is associated with substantial attributable costs

Substantial Costs Attributable to Hospital-Acquired C. Difficile

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Direct costs come from extended length of stay and increased hospitalization costs
Since 2008

Opioid Prescribing, New Persistent Use Down After Childbirth

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Strongest modifiable factor linked to new persistent use after delivery was filling Rx before delivery
Pediatricians should play a role in advocating to redress biases and inequalities in the health system and other systems

Pediatricians Have Role to Play in Addressing Racism

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Infants of color, especially African-Americans, are most often disadvantaged in NICU
Three complications account for almost 45 percent of deaths occurring after noncardiac surgery

Half of Deaths After Noncardiac Surgery Due to 3 Complications

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Major bleeding, myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, sepsis account for 44.9 percent of deaths
Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in children and teens are attributable to consumer products that are regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Products Tied to Three-Fourths of Youth Brain Injuries

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Findings indicate priority areas for TBI prevention and intervention, including floors and beds