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Six in 10 Survivors of Moderate-to-Severe TBI Report Chronic Pain

Chronic pain impacts approximately 60 percent of survivors of moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study published in the January Feb

Early-Life Screen Time Tied to Atypical Sensory Processing Outcomes in Toddlers

Early-life digital media exposure is associated with atypical sensory processing outcomes in toddlers, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Pedi

Hormonal, Reproductive Factors Linked to RA Risk Among Women

Certain hormonal and reproductive factors are associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among women, according to a study published online

U.S. Teen Smoking Rates Have Plummeted, With Less Than 1% Now Daily Smokers

The number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1 now saying they light

Health Officials Warn of Measles Outbreak in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is tracking a measles outbreak, which so far has sickened eight city residents.Philadelphia health care staff are w

Telehealth Effective for Nutrition Therapy in Patients With Hyperlipidemia

Telehealth may be an effective means to increase access to medical nutrition therapy for patients with hyperlipidemia, according to a study published online Nov

Bipolar Disorder Increases Odds of Mortality More Than Smoking

Bipolar disorder (BD) increases the odds of mortality more than a history of smoking, according to a study published in the December issue of Psychiatry Researc

State Variance Seen in Requirements to Report Medically Impaired Drivers

There is considerable variance in state reporting requirements regarding medically impaired drivers, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Networ

Racial Disparities Persist in General Anesthesia Rates for C-Section

Racial disparities in the rates of general anesthesia use persist among patients undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in J

U.S. Has Seen Steady Rise in Role of Alcohol, Drugs in Heart Deaths

Heart disease deaths linked with alcohol or drug use have been steadily increasing in the United States, a new study has found.Deaths from heart disease in whic

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