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Only 16 percent of seniors receive regular cognitive assessments

Few Seniors Receive Regular Brief Cognitive Assessments

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Report also reveals number of seniors living with Alzheimer disease projected to increase
A gene expression signature can identify T-cell mediated rejection ahead of time in kidney transplant recipients

Blood Test Offers Early Warning for Kidney Transplant Rejection

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Monitoring for certain genes in peripheral blood samples might predict rejection before it occurs
A behavioral intervention results in a sustained increase in physical activity and decrease in sedentary time among patients with type 2 diabetes

Behavioral Intervention Ups Physical Activity in T2DM

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Sustained increase in physical activity, decrease in sedentary time seen with behavioral intervention
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with an increased risk for severe versus mild-to-moderate disability among individuals with multiple sclerosis

AAN: Sweetened Drinks Linked to More Severe Disability in MS

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Those in highest quartile of sugar-sweetened beverage intake had greater risk for severe disability
Use of electronic order sets is a safe and effective way to enhance appropriate electrocardiographic monitoring of hospitalized patients

Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring

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Findings observed among hospitalized patients not in an intensive care unit
A considerable proportion of older patients with femoral neck fracture are institutionalized or require walking aids 12 months after surgical treatment for their injury

Some Lose Independence After Surgical Tx of Femoral Neck Fx

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Factors associated with odds of living independently and walking without an aid identified
Conception within 12 months of a stillbirth is common and is not associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes

No Increased Risk Seen for Pregnancies Conceived Within Year of Stillbirth

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Conception within 12 months of stillbirth common, not linked to increased risk for adverse outcomes
Approximately one in five individuals may develop mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury

Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury

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Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
In what probably came as a surprise to many

FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns

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Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
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AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths

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American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies