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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
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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
Benzodiazepines and muscle relaxants are associated with serious falls among people living with HIV in their 50s

Serious Falls Pose Risk to People Living With HIV

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Benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants related to serious falls in people living with HIV
Random plasma glucose levels can predict development of diabetes

Random Plasma Glucose Levels Can Predict Diabetes Diagnosis

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For two RPGs ≥115 mg/dL, sensitivity 87 percent and specificity 77 percent for predicting diabetes diagnosis
A convolutional neural network can predict long-term mortality from chest radiographs

AI Model Can Predict Long-Term Mortality From Chest Radiographs

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Deep learning CXR-risk score based on single chest radiograph identifies risk for long-term mortality