NIH Names New Clinical Sites in Undiagnosed Diseases Network
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IPads May Help Boost Speaking Skills in Kids with Autism
Combining use of device with therapy sessions helped minimally verbal children talk, interact Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Autismread the full article
Have a Fun — but Safe — Fourth of July
Hands, head, eyes at greatest risk for injury with at-home fireworks, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Fire Safetyread the full article
C-Section May Raise Odds of Failed Pregnancy Later
Slightly higher rate of stillbirths, ectopic pregnancies seen after cesarean delivery, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Ectopic Pregnancyread the full article
AHRQ Report Provides Important Reassurances about the Safety of Commonly Used Vaccines
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Mammography Costs Soar for Seniors, but Detection Rates the Same
Research hasn't shown expensive technologies benefit women over 65, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Mammography, Seniors' Healthread the full article
Less Toxic Transplant Treatment Offers Hope for Sickle Cell Patients
Technique avoids ill effects related to long-term use of anti-rejection drugs, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sickle Cell Anemiaread the full article
Antibiotic Resistance Among Foodborne-Illness Germs a Mixed Bag: CDC
Report found reduced resistance to treatments with some bugs, more resistance among others Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, Foodborne Illness, Salmonella Infectionsread the full article
Anemia Treatments Don’t Boost Recovery from Brain Injury, Study Finds
Medication to boost red blood cells, more blood transfusions made no difference in outcomes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anemia, Traumatic Brain Injuryread the full article
Adults Stop Anti-Rejection Drugs After Partial Stem-Cell Transplant Reverses Sickle Cell Disease
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Related MedlinePlus Page: Sickle Cell Anemiaread the full article