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Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act without adverse effects on labor markets

ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets

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Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
Antibiotic use in children <24 months of age is associated with a slightly higher body weight at 5 years of age

Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Weight

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Antibiotics before age 2 associated with very small increase in body weight at 5 years of age
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends HIV screening for individuals aged 15 to 65 years

USPSTF Suggests Universal HIV Screening, PrEP for High-Risk Patients

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Screening recommended for those ages 15 to 65 years, including pregnant women
In 2015

CDC: U.S. Prevalence of ALS Was 5.2 Per 100,000 in 2015

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Total of 16,583 cases identified in 2015 using National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry
From 2018 to 2030

Insulin Needed for T2DM Tx Set to Increase >20 Percent by 2030

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Using higher HbA1c target in over-75s could increase disability-adjusted life-years by 44.2 percent
For patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis

Ocrelizumab May Help Preserve Hand, Arm Function in PPMS

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Ocrelizumab reduces risk for more severe progression
For children with acute gastroenteritis

Probiotics Show No Benefits for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis

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No benefits seen with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or L. rhamnosus R0011 and L. helveticus R0052
Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk for asthma

Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

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In absence of overweight and obesity, 10 percent of all pediatric asthma cases would be avoided
Even with the rapid rise in popularity of electronic cigarettes

Youth Smoking Decline Mirrors Rise in Vaping Popularity

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Large rise in youth vaping, decline in past 30-day smoking prevalence accelerated around 2014
The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening

Lung Cancer Screening Implementation Guide Developed

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Implementation guide designed to increase levels of lung cancer screening for heavy smokers