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Early Signs Of Autism Might Appear In Infants

Fussiness, sleeplessness and unresponsiveness could be some of the earliest signs of autism in a baby, a new study says. Using these signs, parents might be abl

CDC Cancels Measles Help for Texas Schools Amid Staff Layoffs

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has canceled its plans to help Texas schools stop the rapid spread of measles.

CDC Shuts Down Key Labs for Hepatitis and STI Testing After Layoffs

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 Key labs at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shut down amid recent layoffs, raising concerns about tracking

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Safe, Effective Over 15 Years

Birmingham hip resurfacing (BHR) is effective and shows implant longevity in appropriately selected patients, according to a study published in the March 19 iss

Antibiotic Noninferior to Ceftriaxone + Azithromycin for Gonorrhea

For uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, gepotidacin, which inhibits bacterial DNA replication, is noninferior to ceftriaxone plus azithromycin, according to a s

Dementia Biomarkers Associated With Age, Sex, APOE ε4 Status

are associated with age, sex, and apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 status, according to a study published online April 16 in Neurology. Hannah Stocker, M.D., from the

Breast Cancer Outcomes Improved With History of Screening Mammography

Prior screening mammography is associated with earlier stage at breast cancer diagnosis and lower breast cancer mortality, according to a study published online

Cancer Mortality Continuing to Decline

Overall cancer mortality rates declined from 2001 through 2022, while cancer incidence rates decreased from 2001 through 2013 and stabilized through 2021, accor

Lung Cancer Remains At Bay Long After Immune Therapy Is Dropped

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 Immunotherapy might help keep lung cancer at bay for months or even years after the treatment has been abandoned due to side effects, a n

Chemo Drug Effective For Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

An oral chemotherapy drug can safely and effectively manage sickle cell disease in children, a new study says. Children taking hydroxyurea had fewer ER visits a

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