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Breastfeeding lowered later stroke risk in WHI
The association of breastfeeding with reduced stroke was strongest in black women.
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Oral prednisone is not effective for OME in older children
The majority of children had OME for 12 months or longer.
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Breast arterial calcification, low bone mass predict CAD in women
Two commonly performed imaging tests may enhance risk prediction for coronary artery disease in women.
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Aggressive drainage regimen may promote spontaneous pleurodesis
The optimal regimen of drainage after an indwelling pleural catheter is placed is a subject of debate.
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Labor induction at 39 weeks reduced cesarean rate for low-risk, first-time mothers
The relative risk for poor perinatal outcome was no higher in the group who underwent induced labor than in those who received expectant...
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Weight gain linked to progression of fibrosis in NAFLD patients
Degree of weight change was associated with risk of fibrosis progression; those who lost weight reduced their risk.
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New guidance offered for managing poorly controlled asthma in children
A practical resource for starting or adjusting controller therapy in children with poorly-controlled asthma now is available.
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Psychological screening integration improves quality of care for children with abdominal pain
Screening of children with functional abdominal pain led to identification of anxiety and psychological referrals.
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MHPAEA lowers out-of-pocket spending for families of children with mental illnesses
But those with high mental health care costs saw no substantial improvement.