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Child participation in Medicaid, CHIP up from 2013 to 2016
(HealthDay)—From 2013 to 2016 there was an increase in children’s participation in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP),
Drought predictive of decrease in snakebites
Rattlesnake bites, contrary to public opinion, increase after periods of high rainfall, not drought, according to a Stanford-led study that
Focus on aging eyes: Poll finds primary care providers play key role in eye care after 50
A new poll suggests that primary care providers could play an important role in promoting vision care for adults age
Growth in first three years of life affects respiratory health in children
Children’s growth in the first three years of life affects the development of their lungs and the risk of asthma
Too much sitting—Nurses’ role in educating patients to reduce health risks of prolonged sedentary time
Sitting for too many hours per day, or sitting for long periods without a break, is now known to increase
FDA warns of dangers of liquid nitrogen in food, drinks
(HealthDay)—You risk serious injury if you consume or handle food and drink products where liquid nitrogen is added just before
Artificial intelligence holds promise in medicine
(HealthDay)—Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care offers opportunities for early detection and triage, diagnostics and personalized medicine, and medical decision-making,
Study helps children hit the right note in supporting autistic peers
Collaborative music lessons in schools improve the attitudes of pupils towards their peers with autism, a new study in the
Three factors that predict life-threatening respiratory disease in burn patients
For the first time, researchers have devised a model to predict burn patients who are most likely to develop life-threatening