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More Children Than Estimated Have Fetal Alcohol Problems
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- Jan Dyer
Results from a recent study show “conservative” rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in children with a range of health effects causes...
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Stroke Patients May Have a Wider Window of Treatment Opportunity
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- Jan Dyer
Stroke patients may benefit from endovascular thrombectomy later than previously believed.
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When Your Neighborhood Is a CVD Risk Factor
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- Jan Dyer
The combination of low walkability and high food insecurity rating in a neighborhood may lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in...
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Does Your Work Trigger Asthma?
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- Jan Dyer
The CDC finds many asthma-related deaths are due to occupational exposure, and many can be prevented.
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Windows to the Brain
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers find the effects of gadolinium for brain scans leaked into eyes, highlighting abnormalities and location of brain damage....
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A Rapid Diagnostic Test for Parkinson Disease
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- Jan Dyer
NIH scientists who developed a test for early diagnosis of prion diseases have modified it to improve early diagnosis of Parkinson disease...
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A Quick Test Identifies Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea in Pregnant Women
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- Jan Dyer
New research reveals a possible link between sleep apnea during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Healthy Food May Come at Higher Price for Native Americans
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- Jan Dyer
New research shows the price of healthy foods on or near Native American reservations can be more expensive when adhering to the USDA...
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VA is Trying New Ways to Treat TBI and PTSD
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- Jan Dyer
VA facilities are implementing new light-emitting methods to treat veterans with mild to moderate TBI and PTSD.
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Shock Treatment When It’s Needed Most
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- Jan Dyer
FDA approves new injection to help reduce the amount of trauma related shock in blood pressure.
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Novel Treatment Helps Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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- Jan Dyer
New treatment that sends shock waves to the wound could help heal diabetic foot ulcers and reduce amputations.
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Helping Veterans Stop Smoking
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- Jan Dyer
A CDC analysis reveals smoking is a major health problem for veterans and suggests various methods to increase smoking cessation.
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Treating Cancer Fatigue With Placebo
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- Jan Dyer
Open-label placebos outperformed pharmaceutical treatments for cancer-related fatigue.
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Early Intervention for Mental Health Pays Off Later
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- Jan Dyer
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Self-Reported Cognitive Impairment Is Rising
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- Jan Dyer
Recent CDC data reveal an overall increase in self-reporting cognitive impairment within the U.S.