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Recent News About Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
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Brain Implant Helps Completely ‘Locked-In’ Man Communicate
Unable to move a single muscle, even to open your eyes. Completely locked into your own body, yet fully conscious and aware.
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History of Spontaneous Abortion Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
A history of spontaneous abortion (SAB) is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study published online March 3 in JAMA Network Open.
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Concussion Linked to Mental Health Issues Among Children Aged 5 to 18 Years
For children aged 5 to 18 years, concussion is associated with an increased risk for mental health problems, according to a study published online March 7 in JAMA Network Open.
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Poor One-Year Cognitive Outcome Common After Mild TBI
For patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), poor one-year cognitive outcome is common, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Neurology.
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Risk for Parkinson Disease Reduced After Myocardial Infarction
People with myocardial infarction (MI) have a reduced risk for Parkinson disease and secondary parkinsonism during a median follow-up of 21 years, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Women Should Take These 3 Things to Heart
February is American Heart Month — the perfect time to remind women of three things they need to know about heart disease.
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Experts Propose Solutions to the Opioid Crisis in North America
Fundamental reform of regulatory systems is needed to address the opioid crisis in North America and beyond, according to recommendations from a Commission report published online Feb. 2 in The Lancet.
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Watchdog Group Says HHS Not Ready to Battle Future Health Crises
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is falling down on the job when it comes to dealing with numerous public health crises, a nonpartisan government watchdog said Thursday.
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Neutralization Titers Against Omicron Up With mRNA-1273 Boost
Neutralization titers against the omicron variant are lower than those against the D614G variant following the primary two-dose series of the mRNA-1273 vaccine, but a booster dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine substantially increases them, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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You Don’t Have to Smoke to Get Lung Cancer
Tobacco use is far and away the leading cause of lung cancer, but non-smokers are also at risk, experts say.
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Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Jan. 10 to 14, 2022.
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Could Face Masks Make You Better-Looking?
Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask.
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Don’t Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast
Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it.
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An mRNA Vaccine Against HIV Shows Promise in Animal Trials
Cutting-edge mRNA technology brought safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines to a world in crisis -- could it do the same for a much older foe, HIV?
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AHA News: The Pandemic Made It Hard to Stay Connected. Here’s How to Reestablish Healthy Relationships.
The holidays are a time to share home-cooked meals, reconnect with far-away loved ones and contemplate what the next year has in store.
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Kraft Recalls Powdered Drinks Over Metal, Glass Concerns
Kraft Heinz Co. announced that it is recalling certain lots of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea, and Kool-Aid powdered drinks because they may contain small pieces of metal or glass.
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AHA News: Despite Serious Diagnosis Before Birth, Fourth Grader Sings Show Tunes, Plays Piano and Softball
In this day of over-the-top, gender-reveal parties, Traci Poore was different. She and her first husband didn't want to know whether they were having a boy or a girl.
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Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
If you pee a little when you laugh, dance, exercise or sneeze, you may have stress urinary incontinence.
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Federal Judge Overturns Texas Ban on School Mask Mandates
A Texas ban on mask mandates in schools violates the rights of students with disabilities, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Study Compares Bypass, Stenting for Patients With Severe Heart Disease
Bypass surgery is slightly better overall than stenting to open blocked arteries in people with severe coronary artery disease, new research shows.