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For children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Benefits for Intra-, Extracapsular Tonsillectomy in Peds OSA

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Comparable outcomes for intra- and extracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Each $1 per pack increase in the overall tobacco tax rate over the years 1999 to 2010 may have contributed to two fewer infant deaths each day

Higher Cigarette Taxes Linked to Lower Infant Mortality

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U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher
New research suggests that men at high risk for HIV can benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis taken before and after sex instead of every day. The study was published online Dec. 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with World AIDS Day.

PrEP for Men at High Risk for HIV May Be Taken on Demand

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Research suggests medication still works when taken before and after sex, instead of daily
About one in every eight American adults continue to have high levels of total cholesterol

CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed

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Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
The companionship of a dog may lower a child's anxiety levels

Having a Dog in the Home Can Ease Children’s Anxiety Levels

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Children with pets less likely to test positive for anxiety than those without
Endurance exercise seems to accelerate arrhythmogenic ventricular cardiomyopathy pathogenesis in transgenic mice with the desmoplakin R2834H mutation

Endurance Exercise Accelerates Pathology With Gene Mutation

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Mouse study shows increased arrhythmogenic ventricular cardiomyopathy pathogenesis
Athletes who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced cerebral blood flow

RSNA: Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Persists Post Concussion

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But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern
A 2005 to 2006 chikungunya outbreak on Reunion Island

Chikungunya Virus Deemed Significant Cause of CNS Disease

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Analysis of outbreak on Reunion Island finds higher-than-expected rate of encephalitis
More low-income women are being screened for breast cancer due to expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act

RSNA: Breast Cancer Screening Among Poor Up Post ACA

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Researchers report that expansion of Medicaid coverage is improving access to mammograms
A new analysis suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex. The meta-analysis was published online Nov. 30 in Pediatrics.

Parental Involvement Does Impact Risky Teen Behavior

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Teens tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with