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In 2005 to 2014, about 14,000 MBS procedures done in children, teens, young adults with severe obesity

Arthritis independently linked to severe/frequent physical abuse, exposure to intimate partner violence

75 percent of supplements purchased in 2017 contained one or more stimulants subject to FDA notices

No reduction in risk for type 1 ROP or death with myo-inositol versus placebo in preemies <28 weeks

Laxatives are first-line agents for opioid-induced constipation, followed by PAMORAs for refractory OIC

Non-inferior rate of clinical success for algorithm defining treatment duration versus usual care

Costs of hospital-treated non-fatal injuries estimated at $1.853 trillion; $168 billion in medical spending

Relative risk of 1.19 for resistant-HTN for each interquartile range increase in tibia lead level

Antiviral drug reduces symptoms of uncomplicated influenza when taken within 48 hours of onset

Outbreak occurred at a nursing and rehabilitation facility; 11 other children infected

Mean systolic BP 2.3 to 3 mm Hg higher in presence of periodontitis; also linked to unsuccessful treatment

Findings among patients admitted to area hospitals for issues related to elder neglect or mistreatment

Family-centered pediatric advance care planning may result in fewer symptoms, less suffering

Participation in organized sport during childhood, teen years associated with bone mass at age 20

Large gap between costs, projected reimbursement for Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

Of the visits meeting criteria for denial of coverage, 39.7 percent received ED-level care

Candidates who accept organ from older donor have lower mortality within and beyond 90 days

Eight-three percent of 155 patients did not need post-op narcotics; shorter length of stay with no narcotics

No link between foods consumed 2 to 3 days pre-colonoscopy, Boston Bowel Preparation Scale scores