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A smartphone could be used as a screening tool for detecting the presence of middle ear fluid

Smartphone App Could Help Diagnose Ear Infections

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By using smartphone microphone, speaker to assess eardrum mobility, app can detect middle ear fluid
From 2000 to 2015

Estimated Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Down Since 2000

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However, average annual reduction rate of 1.23 percent insufficient to reach global targets
Teaching patients to wear goggles when symptomatic to videorecord nystagmus can assist with the diagnosis of episodic vestibular disorders

Goggles That Record Nystagmus Could Help Diagnose Vertigo

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Vestibular event monitoring feasible, could allow accurate diagnosis of episodic vestibular disorders
Dabigatran is not superior to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke in patients with recent history of embolic stroke of undetermined source

Dabigatran Does Not Beat Aspirin for Preventing Recurrent Stroke

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Efficacy similar to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke after embolic stroke of undetermined source
For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer

AI Model Uses Serial Imaging to Predict Lung Cancer Tx Response

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Deep learning integrates CT scans from multiple time points to improve clinical outcome predictions
Indicators of despair are rising among U.S. adults entering midlife

More U.S. Adults Show Signs of Despair As They Enter Middle Age

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Pattern generalized across races, education levels, geography
Nearly two-thirds of sunscreens that were analyzed failed safety tests proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests

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More than 60 percent of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals
Six tattoo inks have been recalled because they are contaminated with bacteria and could lead to infection that poses a serious health risk

FDA: Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

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Symptoms of tattoo ink-associated infections include rashes, lesions in areas where ink has been applied
Guidelines emphasizing adoption of a healthy lifestyle for reducing the risk for cognitive decline and dementia have been developed by the World Health Organization.

Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk

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Guidelines focus on physical activity, eating well, cessation of tobacco and hazardous/harmful drinking
The risk for spontaneous abortion is increased among early pregnancies with incident exposure to benzodiazepines

Risk for Miscarriage Up With Benzodiazepine Use in Early Pregnancy

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Risk similar for exposure to short-acting, long-acting benzodiazepines during early pregnancy