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Preterm birth rate continues to drop
For the 7th straight year, the rate of preterm births in the United States has decreased, with 11.4% of babies being born preterm in 2013,...
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Seasonal change does not affect vitamin D levels in primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism severity was not exacerbated in the winter months in populations with high levels of vitamin D supplementation.
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Heroin use up across demographic groups from 2002 to 2013
The use of heroin doubled among women and more than doubled among non-Hispanic whites between 2002 and 2013.
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ACOG adds HPV-9 to vaccination advice
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists continues to urge routine vaccination for human papillomavirus for girls and boys and has...
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Earlier start to plasma transfusions for persistent postpartum hemorrhage does not improve maternal outcomes
Plasma transfusion after persistent postpartum hemorrhage does not contribute to the reduction of the risk of adverse maternal outcomes.
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COPDGene: Millions of smokers may have undiagnosed COPD
Key clinical point: Up to 35 million current and former smokers older than age 55 years may have COPD-like respiratory-related impairment. Major...
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FDA: Daytrana patch may cause permanent skin depigmentation
The FDA has added a new warning to the drug label to describe the skin condition, known as chemical leukoderma.