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Many Americans breathing cleaner air, report suggests
(HealthDay)—Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.
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Apr 24, 2013 |
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Motorcycle deaths continue to climb, report says
(HealthDay)—An estimated 5,000 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads in 2012, an increase of about 9 percent from the previous year, a new report shows.
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Apr 24, 2013 |
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As pedestrian's age rises, so does odds of dying in traffic accident
(HealthDay)—Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
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Apr 18, 2013 |
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Roundworm infections threaten organ recipients
(HealthDay)—Three people who received transplant organs in 2012 from the same 24-year-old donor got more than they bargained for: Each developed a severe roundworm infection, U.S. health officials reported ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 11, 2013 |
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Teen's death from chickenpox highlights need for vaccination, CDC reports
(HealthDay)—The death from chickenpox of an otherwise healthy 15-year-old Ohio girl should remind parents of the importance of vaccination against the disease, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
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Apr 11, 2013 |
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Many Americans skipping meds to save money, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Cash-strapped Americans often skip doses of pricey prescription drugs or take less than was prescribed by their doctor, new research shows.
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Apr 09, 2013 |
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How news about violence affects kids
Grim images of gun incidents spanning from Newtown, Conn., to Los Angeles have filled news reports of late, presenting a challenge for parents whose children are exposed to these events through the media—whether by television, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 08, 2013 |
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National teen driving report finds safety gains for teen passengers
A new report on teen driver safety released today by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm shows encouraging trends among teen passengers. In 2011 more than half of teen passengers ...
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Apr 04, 2013 |
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Report calls for strengthening of academic psychiatry
(Medical Xpress)—Professors Shitij Kapur and Sir Simon Wessely, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, are contributors to a major new report by the Academy of Medical Sciences - Strengthening academic ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 29, 2013 |
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Shopping around brings steep prescription drug savings, report finds
(HealthDay News) —Prescription drug prices at U.S. pharmacies can vary widely, and failing to shop around could result in people overpaying by as much as $100 or more a month on average, depending on the ...
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Mar 28, 2013 |
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They're cute, but chicks carry salmonella dangers
(HealthDay)—Just in time for Easter, health officials are issuing another cautionary tale about the dangers of salmonella infection from chicks and ducklings.
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Mar 21, 2013 |
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Millions on verge of diabetes don't know it, CDC reports
(HealthDay)—Only 11 percent of the estimated 79 million Americans who are at risk for diabetes know they are at risk, federal health officials reported Thursday.
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Mar 21, 2013 |
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ACMG releases report on incidental findings in clinical exome and genome sequencing
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) released the widely-anticipated "ACMG Recommendations for Reporting of Incidental Findings in Clinical Exome and Genome Sequencing" report at its 2013 Annual Clinical ...
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Mar 21, 2013 |
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Errors are reducing the effectiveness of anti-D injections in pregnant women
Too many clinical errors are occurring with the requesting and administration of anti-D prophylaxis to prevent Rhesus Haemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (Rh HDFN) in pregnant women, according to a Manchester academic.
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Mar 21, 2013 |
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Children's well-being report captures Australia's growing inequality
Around one in six Australian children live below the poverty line, according to a report released today by the Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth (ARACY). While the rates have improved since ...
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Mar 15, 2013 |
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