Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for January 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.

Premature Natural Menopause May Up Risk for Multimorbidity

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Premature menopause is associated with development of multimorbidity, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Human Reproduction.

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Caring for Patients With Multiple Morbidities Strains Providers

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Having many patients with multiple chronic diseases may raise the mental strain of general practitioners (GPs), according to a study published online Jan. 14 in the British Journal of General Practice.

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Road Proximity Linked to Incidence of Neurologic Diseases

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Road proximity is associated with an increased incidence of specific neurologic disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in Environmental Health.

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Hydromorphone-CR Exposure Ups Heart Infection Risk in PWID

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to controlled-release hydromorphone, an opioid that can be abused through crushing and injection, is associated with an increased risk for infective endocarditis among people who inject drugs, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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CDC Releases First Data on Maternal Mortality Since 2007

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has released the first national data on maternal mortality since 2007. The data are presented in three National Vital Statistics Reports.

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Mood Disorders Common With Rheumatoid Arthritis

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Depression and anxiety are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

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Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the child throughout childhood and adolescence, according to a study published in the January/February issue of Dermatitis.

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Girls May Receive First Autism Diagnosis Later Than Boys

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), girls often receive a first diagnosis of autism later than boys, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Autism Research.

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Opioid Prescribing Rates Down at State Level From 2010 to 2016

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data from individual states show a decline in opioid prescribing rates in 11 participating states from 2010 to 2016, according to research published in the Jan. 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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In Early Stages, Novel 2019 Coronavirus Doubling Every 7.4 Days

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the early stages, the novel 2019 coronavirus (2019-nCoV)-infected pneumonia (NCIP) epidemic doubled in size every 7.4 days, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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U.S. Reports First Person-to-Person Transmission of Coronavirus

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The first case of person-to-person transmission of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States was reported by federal health officials on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to six.

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ED Visits Tied to Suicidal Ideation, Self-Directed Violence on Rise

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From January 2017 to December 2018, there was an increase in the number of emergency department visits related to suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, or both in persons aged ≥10 years, according to research published in the Jan. 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Juul Use Up in Young People 15 to 34 Years Old

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The number of teens and young adults who ever used Juul doubled in one year, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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2017 to 2018 Saw Increase in Life Expectancy in the United States

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2017 to 2018, there was an increase in life expectancy in the United States and a decrease in age-adjusted death rates, according to a January data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.

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Risk for Obesity in Child Higher With GDM Plus Preeclampsia

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia is associated with an upward trajectory in childhood body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the Jan. 21 issue of the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

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Many Patients Receive Guideline-Nonconcordant Care for Low Back Pain

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many patients who develop new low back pain (LBP) receive advanced imaging and opioids without having been prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or physical therapy (PT), according to a study published in the February issue of Medical Care.

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Fracture Rate Up in Infants With Prenatal Smoking Exposure

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to maternal smoking is associated with an increased fracture rate before age 1, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in The BMJ.

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Just a Few Providers Account for Large Number of Opioid Scripts

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A small proportion of providers account for almost half of all opioid doses and about one-quarter of opioid prescriptions, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in The BMJ.

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U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.

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Social Support Linked to Mortality in Older Women With CRC

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For postmenopausal women with colorectal cancer (CRC), low social support is associated with elevated overall and CRC-specific mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Cancer.

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Speech Analysis May Help Track Changes in Mental Health State

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A system for collecting speech samples from people with serious mental illness can be used to track changes in their clinical states over time, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.

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Volume CT Screening Cuts Lung Cancer Mortality at 10 Years

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Volume computed tomography (CT) screening results in significantly lower lung cancer mortality at 10 years, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Dietary Flavonols May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer Dementia

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Higher dietary intake of flavonols seems to be associated with a reduced risk for incident Alzheimer dementia, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Neurology.

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FDA Tells Purell Manufacturer to Stop Making False Claims

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The maker of Purell hand sanitizers has been warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop claiming that the products can protect people from infections and illnesses.

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New Coronavirus Infections in China Top 2003 SARS Total

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the case count in China’s 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak eclipsed those reported in the 2003 SARS outbreak on Wednesday, the United States evacuated 200 Americans from the center of the epidemic.

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Familial Psoriasis May Not Be Tied to Obesity

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Obesity does not necessarily induce or contribute to familial psoriasis, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of Dermatology.

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Disability, Quality of Life, Mood May Affect Sleep in IBD Patients

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sleep quality is associated with mood state, disability, and quality of life among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Scientific Reports.

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Fatty Liver Disease Common Among Young Adults in the U.K.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — One in five young adults in the United Kingdom has steatosis and one in 40 has fibrosis around the age of 24 years, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

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Suvorexant May Improve Insomnia With Alzheimer Disease

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Suvorexant improves total sleep time (TST) in patients with probable Alzheimer disease (AD) dementia and insomnia, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

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Depression Screening Lacking for Perimenopausal Women

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Practicing gynecologists largely fail to screen women for symptoms of depression during perimenopause, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Menopause.

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Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The gender gap in starting salary for physicians persists, although it is unclear which factors account for this gap, according to a report published online Jan. 22 in Health Affairs.

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Survey: Most Americans Think of Themselves as Healthy

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Seven out of 10 Americans rate their health-related behaviors and attitudes as good or excellent, according to a survey released Jan. 27 by the American Osteopathic Association.

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Dangerous Additives Found in Illegal Pot Vaping Products in Los Angeles

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Potentially deadly additives were found in marijuana vape cartridges seized in December raids of illegal shops in Los Angeles, officials reported Monday.

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Coronavirus Deaths Top 100 in China

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the death toll in China’s coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak surpassed 100 on Tuesday, the United States expanded its travel alert and prepared to evacuate American government workers who are in the center of the epidemic.

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Drug Price-Fixing Charge Laid Against ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — So-called “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli faces charges of price fixing of a drug used to treat the potentially fatal condition toxoplasmosis.

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Clinical Features ID’d for First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Patients

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As of Jan. 2, 2020, 41 patients were admitted with laboratory-confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), all of whom had pneumonia, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in The Lancet.

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Health-Related Quality of Life Lower for Women With PCOS

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) report low health-related quality of life (HRQoL) beyond the reproductive years, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Adult Exposure to Chickenpox Cuts Shingles Risk

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The relative incidence of shingles is lower in adults after exposure to a household contact with chickenpox, but full protection is not achieved, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in The BMJ.

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Naloxone Prescribing Increasing but Still Very Low

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Naloxone prescribing has increased but is still very low among patients at risk for opioid overdose, according to a study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Community-Based Diabetes Screening Feasible in Barbershops

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Community-based diabetes screening in barbershops owned by black individuals is feasible and can identify undiagnosed diabetes, according to a research letter published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Unmet Need for Physician Care Not Improving With More Insured

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most measures of unmet need for physician services in the United States have not improved since 1998 despite gains in health insurance coverage, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Health care payments in the United States are more regressive than previously thought, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Health Services Research.

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Effects of Vit D Correction on CV Health Studied in Obese Children

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For vitamin D-deficient overweight and obese children, high-dose supplementation with vitamin D does not improve measures of arterial endothelial function or stiffness, but it does result in reductions in blood pressure (BP) and fasting glucose concentration, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Many Family Caregivers Never Speak to Health Care Workers

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many family or unpaid caregivers report never speaking with older adults’ health care workers, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in JAMA Network Open.

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Coronavirus Cases Top 2,700 in China, Five in the United States

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Chinese officials extended the New Lunar Year holiday on Sunday, as the number of cases of a new coronavirus climbed past 2,700 and the death toll reached 81. The Lunar New Year is China’s busiest travel season and officials there said the end of the holiday was pushed back to “reduce mass gatherings” and “block the spread of the epidemic,” the Associated Press reported.

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Potential Links ID’d for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a review published in the Jan. 28 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, potential associations are presented for marijuana use and cardiovascular risks.

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LV Hypertrophy May Explain Racial Disparities in Heart Failure

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A “malignant” subphenotype of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) with minimal elevations in cardiac biomarkers is associated with an increased risk for heart failure, with some of the excess risk for heart failure among blacks explained by a higher prevalence of malignant LVH, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Circulation.

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Tdap or Td Vaccine May Be Used for Decennial Td Booster Doses

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Either tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) vaccine or tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine may be used for Td booster doses every 10 years or when indicated for tetanus prophylaxis in wound management, according to research published in the Jan. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Parity, Breastfeeding Inversely Tied to Early Natural Menopause

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Both parity and breastfeeding are inversely associated with the risk for early natural menopause, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Network Open.

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Many U.S. Adults Misinformed About the Flu, Vaccination

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. adults are misinformed about the influenza virus and the importance of flu vaccination, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

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Chicago Woman Is Second U.S. Case of Wuhan Coronavirus

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A Chicago woman in her 60s has been identified as the second U.S. patient to be diagnosed with a new Chinese coronavirus, health officials announced Friday.

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Nearly Half of U.S. Smokers Not Advised by Doctors to Quit

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Too few American smokers are advised by their doctors to quit, according to a report released Thursday by U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D.

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New Hospital Being Built in China for Coronavirus Outbreak

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new 1,000-bed hospital just for patients infected with the coronavirus that has caused 830 confirmed illnesses and 26 deaths in China is expected to be completed in the city of Wuhan by Feb. 3, officials said Friday.

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Postoperative Length of Stay, Costs Down With Prehabilitation Program

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A prehabilitation program is associated with shorter length of stay and lower total episode payment after surgery, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

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Health Care Utilization Up for Seniors With Untreated Apnea

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older adult Medicare beneficiaries with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have increased health care utilization (HCU) and costs, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Preterm Delivery in Nulliparous Women

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies from low-income and middle-income countries, the incidence of preterm delivery before 37 weeks is reduced for those receiving low-dose aspirin versus placebo, according to a study published in the Jan. 25 issue of The Lancet.

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Sexual Frequency Linked to Age of Onset of Natural Menopause

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sexual frequency is associated with age of natural menopause (ANM), with a lower likelihood of experiencing menopause for women reporting having sex monthly or weekly, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Royal Society Open Science.

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Potent, Unregulated Steroid Creams Readily Available in U.S.

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Potent prescription-strength topical corticosteroids without a prescription (PSTCw/oP) are readily available in many U.S. cities, according to a letter to the editor published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Prenatal Exposure to Both Alcohol, Cigarettes Ups SIDS Risk

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Infants prenatally exposed to alcohol and tobacco cigarettes beyond the first trimester have an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study published online Jan. 20 in EClinicalMedicine.

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Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A nonprofit that develops and sells cheaper drugs will receive a $55 million investment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and associated organizations to create cheaper versions of expensive generic drugs.

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CDC: HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation Test Increasingly Used in U.S.

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2010 to 2017, use of the HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test increased, but the number of HIV-2 diagnoses remained very low, according to research published in the Jan. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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China Bans Travel in Wuhan, Four Nearby Cities

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The city of Wuhan was closed off Thursday by Chinese officials in an attempt to stem the spread of a coronavirus that has sickened more than 570 people and killed at least 17.

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Systolic BP Variability in Young Adults May ID Later CVD Risk

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Variability in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in young adults is associated with an increased subsequent risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 is low, with only 40.9 percent of trials reporting results within one year, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in The Lancet.

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JumpstartMD Commercial Program Seems Effective for Weight Loss

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The commercial low-calorie, low-carbohydrate JumpstartMD program is effective for weight loss, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the Journal of Obesity.

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Abdominal Obesity Linked to Recurrent Atherosclerotic CVD

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk for recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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Teen Transgender Access to Pubertal Suppression Lowers Suicidality

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Access to pubertal suppression during adolescence is associated with lower odds of lifetime suicidal ideation among transgender young adults, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Pediatrics.

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High-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Faster Biological Aging

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People who drink low-fat milk experience less biological aging than those who drink high-fat milk, according to a study recently published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.

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Production of Two Excedrin Painkillers Halted

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Production and distribution of Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine products have been temporarily stopped, maker GlaxoSmithKline said Tuesday.

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Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A fast-track review of a lawsuit that threatens the Affordable Care Act was rejected Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Mental health outcomes do not appear to improve for obese adolescents undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

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Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Not Tied to Mortality Overall

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Overall, low-carbohydrate diet and low-fat diet scores are not associated with total mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Six Active Ingredients of Sunscreen Systemically Absorbed

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sunscreen application is associated with geometric mean maximum plasma concentrations of all six active ingredients that exceed 0.5 ng/mL, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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2008 to 2016 Saw Decline in Primary Care Visits for Children

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2008 to 2016, there was a decrease in primary care visit rates among commercially insured children, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Full Impact of Drug Use on U.S. Mortality Not Captured by Data

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The impact of drug use in the United States is likely to be higher than estimated, with drug-associated mortality higher than drug-coded deaths alone, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.

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Time of Day for Taking Warfarin Does Not Matter

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Time of day for taking warfarin makes no difference on the drug’s effectiveness, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Primary Care Screening for Dementia Not Harmful

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — No harms come from screening for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs) in primary care, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Evidence Lacking for Identifying Optimal Primary Care Panel Size

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is insufficient evidence for making recommendations about the optimal primary care panel size for achieving the most beneficial health outcomes, according to a review published online Jan. 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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First U.S. Patient With Coronavirus ID’d in Washington State

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The first U.S. case of a new coronavirus illness that originated in central China has been identified in a patient in Washington State, federal health officials announced on Tuesday.

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ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The American College of Physicians (ACP) says the U.S. health care system “is ill and needs a bold new prescription” that includes coverage for all Americans and lower costs.

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Wearable Device Data May Help Predict Flu-Like Illness Patterns

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Data from activity and physiological trackers may improve prediction of influenza-like illness (ILI), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in The Lancet Digital Health.

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New Guidance Issued for Care of Children With Williams Syndrome

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report, published online Jan. 21 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for the management of patients with Williams syndrome (WS).

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Human-to-Human Transmission of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The leader of a Chinese government team of experts announced Monday that human-to-human transmission of a new coronavirus has been confirmed, the Associated Press reported.

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Cognitive Behavioral Program Benefits Patients With Diabetes

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A peer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention may improve quality of life (QOL) among patients with diabetes and chronic pain, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Fish Oil Supplement Intake Linked to Better Testicular Function

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For young men, fish oil supplement intake is associated with better testicular function, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Network Open.

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Food Insecurity May Increase Risk for Premature Death

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adults with food insecurity are more likely to die prematurely than food-secure people, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.

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Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About 170 visitors and employees at Yosemite National Park have been hit by gastrointestinal illness, park officials say.

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Second Death From New Coronavirus Reported in China

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Chinese officials have reported a second death from a new coronavirus responsible for an outbreak of pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has implemented enhanced health screenings of travelers flying in from China to three major airports in the United States.

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Americans Lack Knowledge About Eye Health

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Americans’ lack of knowledge about eye health may put their vision at risk, according to a survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis Features Differ in Peak, Nonpeak Years

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Clinical and laboratory characteristics of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases differ in peak and nonpeak years, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Cancer Survivors Have Substantial Medical Financial Hardship

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many cancer survivors have substantial medical financial hardship and make financial sacrifices, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

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Level of Antibiotic Prescribing High for Children in Tennessee

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The outpatient antibiotic prescribing rate for children was 1,165 per 1,000 in Tennessee in 2016, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.

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CDC: Benzodiazepines Prescribed at 27 Office Visits Per 100 Adults

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepines were prescribed at 27 annual physician office visits per 100 adults during 2014 to 2016, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Binge Drinks Per Binge Drinker

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2011 to 2017, there was an increase in the total annual number of binge drinks per adult who reported binge drinking, according to research published in the Jan. 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Decline in Mortality Seen in Diabetes Patients in Hong Kong

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2001 to 2016, mortality declined among people with diabetes in Hong Kong, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Diabetologia.

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Colorectal Cancer Risk Still Up in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with ulcerative colitis have an increased risk for colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer mortality, according to a study published in the Jan. 11 issue of The Lancet.

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Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study recently published in Psychology, Health & Medicine.

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Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is near consensus across 30 years of economic analysis of single-payer plans that a single-payer system would reduce health expenditures in the United States, according to a review published online Jan. 15 in PLOS Medicine.

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Japan Reports First Case of New Coronavirus

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Japan has reported its first case of a new coronavirus that has caused an outbreak in China.

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2003 to 2017 Saw Drop in Infant Mortality Due to Birth Defects

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2003 to 2017, there was a decrease in infant mortality attributable to birth defects (IMBD) overall, although considerable differences were seen in the decreases by maternal and infant characteristics, according to research published in the Jan. 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than 15 percent of American adults are physically inactive, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.

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Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Ageism predicts significantly worse health outcomes, according to a review published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.

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Cesarean Rates No Higher for Diabetes Patients Induced in 38th Week

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In women with prepregnancy type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus (PDM), induction of labor (IOL) is not associated with increased cesarean section rates compared with expectant management beyond 39 weeks, but it is associated with certain neonatal adverse outcomes, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

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Popular Diets May Impact Testosterone Levels in Men

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Men adhering to low-fat diets have lower serum testosterone levels even when adjusting for comorbidities, age, body mass index, and activity levels, according to a study published in the February issue of The Journal of Urology.

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History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A history of falls, especially injurious falls, predicts subsequent fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a study recently published in Osteoporosis International.

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Lack of Insurance Tied to Later Stage of Breast Cancer at Diagnosis

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Insurance status and access to care play an important role in racial disparities in stage of breast cancer at diagnosis, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Oncology.

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ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.

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New Coronavirus in China Could Possibly Spread Between Humans

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Human-to-human transmission of a virus causing an outbreak in central China may be possible, but the risk appears to be low, health officials said Wednesday.

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FDA: Weight Control Drug Lorcaserin May Raise Cancer Risk

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The prescription weight control medicine lorcaserin (Belviq, Belviq XR) may increase the risk for cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial assessing the safety of the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

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CDC: Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Over

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — It is safe again to buy and eat romaine lettuce grown on farms around Salinas, California, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

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Risk for Suicide Increased in Children, Teens Who Self-Harm

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children and adolescents who self-harm have an increased risk for suicide, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

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Many Women Have Posttraumatic Stress After Early Pregnancy Loss

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many women meet the criteria for posttraumatic stress and have moderate/severe anxiety and moderate/severe depression one month after early pregnancy loss, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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BP Measures Progress More Rapidly in Women Than Men

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Blood pressure (BP) measures progress more rapidly in women than in men, starting in the third decade and continuing through the life course, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Injury Deaths Predicted to Increase With Anomalously Warm Temperatures

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Anomalously warm temperatures may be associated with an increase in injury deaths, according to a research letter published online Jan. 13 in Nature Medicine.

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Maternal Distress May Affect Brain Development in Fetuses With CHD

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Psychological distress, including stress, anxiety, and depression, is prevalent among women carrying fetuses with congenital heart disease (CHD), and this distress can affect fetal neurological development, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Online Information About Probiotics Often Unreliable

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Probiotics information available online is often from commercial sources, and most webpages do not refer to scientific literature, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Frontiers in Medicine.

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Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. approval and regulation processes for pharmaceutical agents have evolved during the last four decades, according to a study published in the Jan. 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Will Pose Clinical, Economic Burden

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is expected to pose a significant clinical and economic burden during the next 20 years for U.S. patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Diabetes Care.

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N.J. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Flavored Vaping Products

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A bill that would ban the sale of flavored vaping products was passed Monday by New Jersey lawmakers.

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Experts Call for Pediatric Consideration in EMS Planning

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Ill and injured children and their families have unique needs that should be considered in emergency medical services (EMS) protocols and operations, according to a new joint policy statement published in the January issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine.

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Notification Laws May Not Increase Knowledge of Dense Breast Risks

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — State dense-breast notification (DBN) laws are not associated with increased understanding of the clinical implications of breast density, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Vital Exhaustion Linked to Increased Risk for Incident A-Fib

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Vital exhaustion is associated with an increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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Less Than a Quarter of Medicare Patients Participate in Cardiac Rehab

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About one in four cardiac rehabilitation (CR)-eligible Medicare beneficiaries participates in CR, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

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Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2009 to 2016, more physicians entering the Medicare program worked at large group or hospital-owned practices than small group or independent practices, according to a research letter published online Jan. 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Alcohol Consumption Levels High in Cancer Patients, Survivors

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than one-third of cancer patients report exceeding moderate drinking levels, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

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One in Four Children With Autism Not Formally Diagnosed

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains underdiagnosed in black and Hispanic children, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Autism Research.

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Vaccine Program Recovery Difficult After Public Scares

TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Misinformation in the Danish media between 2013 and 2016 led to a 50.4 percent drop in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations among girls in Denmark, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Vaccine.

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Behavioral Therapy First Step for Overactive Bladder in Men

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among men with overactive bladder, combined behavioral and drug therapy is superior to drug therapy alone, but not behavioral therapy alone, for symptomatic improvement, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Gout Incidence Down With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adults with type 2 diabetes newly prescribed a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor have a lower incidence of gout than those prescribed a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Physicians spend a considerable amount of time using electronic health records (EHRs) to support care delivery, with wide variation seen in the distribution of time within specialty, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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China Reports First Death in Coronavirus Outbreak

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The first death in an outbreak of a new type of coronavirus was announced Saturday by officials in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.

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Mandatory Vaccination Ups Prevalence of Vaccine Coverage

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Mandatory vaccination is associated with increased vaccination coverage for measles and pertussis as well as reduced measles incidence in Europe, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Pediatrics.

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Mortality Risk in Oropharynx Cancer Varies Based on HPV Status

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with oropharynx cancer, the rates of head and neck cancer (HNC) mortality and competing mortality vary depending on human papillomavirus (HPV) status, with increased risks for HNC mortality and competing mortality in HPV-negative patients, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Cancer.

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Guidance Issued for Hepatic, Mesenteric Circulation Disorders

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a clinical guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology, published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for management of disorders of the hepatic and mesenteric circulation.

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Telemedicine Visits Comparable for Glycemic Control in T1DM

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with type 1 diabetes and suboptimal glycemic control, replacement of an intermediate face-to-face visit with a telemedicine session did not affect outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Diabetes Care.

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Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of perceived stress, poorer sleep quality, and smartphone addiction contribute to burnout in osteopathic medical students, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

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Black and Latina Mothers Face Higher Rates of Severe Maternal Morbidity

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Within the same New York City hospital, black and Latina women are at higher risk for severe maternal morbidity than white women, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Intensive Systolic BP Control May Not Benefit All Older Adults

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) control lowers the risk for major cardiovascular events, cognitive impairment, and death in older adults; however, these benefits may not extend to older adults with lower baseline cognitive function, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Incidental Lymphopenia Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Incidental lymphopenia is associated with an increased risk for all-cause and cause-specific mortality, according to a study published in the Jan. 13 issue of CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.

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Total Opioid Overdose Deaths Down With Medicaid Expansion

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid expansion is associated with a reduction in total opioid overdose deaths and with increases in methadone-related mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in JAMA Network Open.

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California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A proposal for California to contract generic drug companies to make medications would make the state the first in the country to produce its own medications.

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Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications — including generic forms of Zantac — because the pills might contain small amounts of the suspected carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

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15-Year-Old Texas Teen Youngest in U.S. to Die From Vaping

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A 15-year-old Texas teen who died from vaping is the youngest victim so far in an outbreak of vaping-related deaths in the United States.

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Treatment Guidelines Updated for Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline, published online Jan. 6 in Arthritis Care & Research, updated recommendations are presented for the management of hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis (OA).

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Neural Tube Defect Prevalence 7.0 Per 10,000 in HIV-Exposed

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research published in the Jan. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Risk for Gluten Exposure High With Specific School Activities

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Specific common school activities, such as paper mâché and baking projects, pose a high risk for gluten exposure, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

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Neighborhood Disadvantage Impacts Hospital Quality Ratings

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals caring for neighborhoods with high levels of disadvantage may have lower hospital ratings due to social risk factors (SRFs) in the community, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in Medical Care.

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Uterine Balloon Tamponade for Postpartum Bleeding Seems Safe

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) has a high success rate for stopping bleeding among women with severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) unresponsive to uterotonics, according to a review published online Jan. 6 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Recruitment Satisfactory for Foreign-Educated Health Providers

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Foreign-educated health professionals (FEHPs) in the United States are overall satisfied with their recruitment experience, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Nursing.

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Many With History of Anxiety Report Complete Mental Health

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For persons with a previous diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), factors associated with being in complete mental health (CMH) include female gender, older age, being married, and reporting good to excellent physical health, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

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Bariatric Surgery May Aid T2DM-Related Outcomes at Five Years

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Bariatric surgery is associated with weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia at five years postsurgery, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Diabetes, Metabolism Research and Reviews.

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Reduction in Tongue Fat Can Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a reduction in tongue fat associated with weight loss correlates with improvement in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), according to a study published online Jan. 10 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Metabolic Syndrome May Up Risk for VTE Recurrence After DVT

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the presence of any component of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is independently associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Blood Advances.

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Alcohol-Fueled Deaths Doubled in U.S. Over Past 20 Years

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Death certificate data suggest that alcohol-related mortality increased in the United States between 1999 and 2017, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

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New Coronavirus May Be Cause of Viral Pneumonia Outbreak in China

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new type of coronavirus may be responsible for dozens of viral pneumonia illnesses in China, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

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CDC Warns of Tough Flu Season Ahead

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Flu cases and flu-related hospitalizations have risen sharply since October, with at least 6.4 million reported cases and 55,000 hospitalizations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 2,900 Americans have died from the flu, the CDC reported late last week.

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Clinical Guidelines Developed for Managing Nosebleeds

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, published online Jan. 7 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, recommendations are presented for the management of nosebleeds.

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Cooking Programs May Influence Children’s Food Selection

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cooking programs can positively affect healthy food consumption among child viewers, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

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Tea Drinking Linked to Reduced Risk for Atherosclerotic CVD

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Habitual tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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IBD May Increase Risk for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) more often have gestational diabetes and preterm premature rupture of membranes, according to a review published online Jan. 7 in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

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Perceived Risks of E-Cigarettes Vary With Demographics

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For youth, the perceived risks of electronic cigarette products vary with demographics, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Health Promotion Practice.

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Life Expectancy Free of Chronic Disease Up With Healthy Lifestyle

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adherence to a healthy lifestyle at midlife is associated with increased life expectancy free of major chronic diseases, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in The BMJ.

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Untreated Oral Infection Not Tied to Stem Cell Transplant Outcomes

THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Untreated chronic oral infection is not associated with post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) outcomes, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in PLOS ONE.

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Rate of Electronic Scooter Injuries Increased From 2014 to 2018

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2014 to 2018, there was an increase in the incidence of electronic scooter (e-scooter) injuries and associated hospital admissions, according to a research letter published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Surgery.

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Large Gap Found in Health Administrative Spending for U.S., Canada

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is a large and widening gap in health administrative spending between the United States and Canada, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Adherence to Ideal Pathway in Pregnancy Reduces Risks in RA

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), adherence to an ideal clinical pathway during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk for miscarriage and complicated birth, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Arthritis Care & Research.

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Pediatric Respiratory Visits Increased During Lilac Fire

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The Santa Ana Wind-driven fire in San Diego County in 2017 correlated with an increase in pediatric respiratory visits across all pediatric age groups, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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Increase in Minimum Wage May Lower Suicide Rate

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Among U.S. adults with a high school education or less, an increase in the state-level minimum wage may reduce the suicide rate, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

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Open Water Regulations Linked to Lower Drowning Death Rates

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Open water regulations are associated with lower open water drowning death rates, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Injury Prevention.

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HIV+ Patients Lose Immunity to Smallpox Despite Vaccination

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — HIV-infected patients lose immunity to smallpox despite childhood vaccination and immune reconstitution with antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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Early Antiretroviral Therapy May Not Achieve HIV Remission in Infants

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-infected infants within hours of birth does not seem to result in a higher proportion of infants who attain and sustain viral suppression on ART, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in EClinicalMedicine.

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Cancer Mortality Continuing to Drop, With Lung Cancer a Driver

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cancer mortality is continuing to decline, driven by progress in lung cancer, although mortality reductions have slowed or stopped for some cancers, according to findings included in Cancer Statistics, 2020, the American Cancer Society’s latest annual report on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival. The report was published online Jan. 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

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In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes Similar for Dialysis, Nondialysis Patients

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), survival outcomes are similar for those on maintenance dialysis and nondialysis patients, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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Folic Acid, Zinc Supplements in Men No Benefit in Infertility

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For couples seeking infertility treatment, folic acid and zinc supplementation compared with placebo for male partners does not significantly improve semen quality or live birth rates, according to a study published in the Jan. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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American Embassy in China Issues Health Alert Over Illness Outbreak

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China has prompted the U.S. embassy there to warn Americans traveling in the country to avoid contact with sick people and animals.

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CDC: Young Adults Who Ever Received HPV Vaccine on the Rise

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2013 to 2018, there was an increase in the percentage of adults aged 18 to 26 years who received one or more doses or the recommended number of doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, according to a January data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.

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Training for, Running First Marathon May Reduce Aortic Age

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Training for and completing a first marathon is associated with reduced central blood pressure and aortic stiffness, according to a study published in the Jan. 7 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Odds of Stroke Up With Dual Use of E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dual use of electronic cigarettes and combustible cigarettes is associated with increased odds of stroke compared with not smoking or sole combustible cigarette use, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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Prevalence of Buprenorphine-Waivered Prescribers Increasing

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2007 to 2017, there was an increase in the prevalence of buprenorphine-waivered prescribers in the United States, according to a research letter published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Low-Value Health Care Services for Children Not Uncommon

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of children receive low-value health care services, with small differences seen between payer types, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Pediatrics.

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Use of Powder in Genital Area Not Linked to Ovarian Cancer

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Use of powder in the genital area does not appear to be significantly associated with incident ovarian cancer, according to a study published in the Jan. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Few Youths Receive Addiction Treatment After Opioid Overdose

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Less than one-third of youths surviving an opioid overdose receive timely addiction treatment, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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2014 to 2016 Saw Decline in U.S. Adults Prescribed Opioids

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — From 2014 to 2016, there was a decrease in the proportion of U.S. adults who were prescribed opioids, with a larger decrease seen for those who reported moderate or more severe pain versus less-than-moderate pain, according to a report published in the January issue of Health Affairs.

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2008 to 2015 Saw Out-of-Pocket Spending Up for Maternity Care

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Between 2008 and 2015, there was an increase in the average out-of-pocket spending for maternity care among women with employer-based insurance, according to a report published in the January issue of Health Affairs.

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Price Hikes for Hundreds of Medications

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — U.S. drug companies have started the new year by raising the prices of hundreds of medications.

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Teens Who Misuse Opioids Likely to Engage in Other Risky Behaviors

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents who report misusing prescription opioids are more likely to have engaged in a range of other risky behaviors, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Pediatrics.

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Twelfth-Grade Binge Drinking Linked to Risky Driving Practices

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Twelfth-grade binge drinking predicts early adulthood risky driving practices and high-risk drinking in early adulthood, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Pediatrics.

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Study Explores Factors Affecting Glycemic Control in T1DM

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with type 1 diabetes with optimal and suboptimal glycemic control differ with respect to clinical and health care utilization factors, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

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Bystander CPR Less Likely in Hispanic Neighborhoods

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods are less likely to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (B-CPR) and have a lower likelihood of survival, according to a study published in the Jan. 7 issue of Circulation.

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Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.

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More Education Needed on Breast Density and Screening Choices

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Being a resident in a state with a dense breast notification law does not appear to help women know more about breast density, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Many Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Unnecessary in Teens and Young Adults

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than half of bimanual pelvic examinations (BPEs) and more than 70 percent of Papanicolaou (Pap) tests performed among adolescent girls and women younger than 21 years in the United States are unnecessary, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Severe Hypoglycemia in Seniors With T1DM May Worsen Cognition

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Both recent severe hypoglycemia (SH) and lifetime SH are associated with worse cognition among older adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in Diabetes Care.

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Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to ambient particulate matter air pollution with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm (PM2.5) and black carbon (BC) is associated with lower bone mineral content (BMC) in adults, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.

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Treating Oral Disease Could Yield T2DM-Related Cost Savings

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Providing nonsurgical periodontal treatment to patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and periodontitis may significantly reduce tooth loss and diabetes-related microvascular diseases via improved glycemic control, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in Diabetes Care.

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Coffee Consumption Does Not Affect Insulin Sensitivity

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Consumption of four cups of coffee daily does not impact insulin sensitivity, according to a study published online Dec. 31 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Function After Kidney Transplant

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with better kidney function outcomes among kidney transplant recipients, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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Public Policy Recs Updated for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a special communication article, published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Cardiology, updated recommendations are presented for reducing the clinical and public health burden of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).

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New Continuous Glucose Monitor May Cut Hypoglycemia in T1DM

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) results in higher treatment satisfaction among adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Diabetes Care.

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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Gray Matter Volume

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is positively associated with gray matter (GM) volume and total brain volume and with GM volume in specific brain areas, according to a study published in the January issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children, according to a review published online Dec. 18 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Guidance Developed for Providing Quality STD Care

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a report published in the Jan. 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, recommendations are presented for providing quality sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinical services.

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Mental Distress, Depression Prevalent in Adults With Arthritis

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of mental distress is 16.8 percent and the prevalence of depression is 32.1 percent among adults with arthritis, according to research published in the Jan. 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Survivors of Childhood Cancers at Risk for Shortened Life Span

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans, especially when they receive radiotherapy, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Oncology.

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Diabetes Mellitus May Increase Risk for Developing Heart Failure

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diabetes mellitus have an increased risk for heart failure, even in the absence of diastolic dysfunction, according to a study published in the January issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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APO(a)-LRX Found to Reduce Lipoprotein(a) Levels

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and established cardiovascular disease, hepatocyte-directed antisense oligonucleotide AKCEA-APO(a)-LRX (APO(a)-LRX) reduces lipoprotein(a) levels, according to a study published online Jan. 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Health Top Concern for Veterans After Separating From Military

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most newly separated veterans experience high occupational and social well-being, but many report chronic physical and/or mental health conditions, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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Abstinence From Alcohol Cuts Arrhythmia Recurrence in A-Fib

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In regular drinkers with atrial fibrillation, abstinence from alcohol reduces arrhythmia recurrences, according to a study published in the Jan. 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Patient Experiences Modestly Worse After Hospital Acquisition

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Modestly worse patient experiences are seen following hospital acquisition by another hospital, according to a study published in the Jan. 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Trump Administration to Ban Most Flavored E-Cigarettes

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The Trump Administration is expected to announce this week that it will ban mint-, fruit-, and dessert-flavored electronic cigarette cartridges, while allowing the continued sale of menthol- and tobacco-flavored vapes.

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