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Children exposed to topiramate were 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with intellectual disability

34.7 percent of adults reported having received influenza vaccine; 17.9 percent received COVID-19 vaccine

Increases of 2.5-fold seen for women, 2.4-fold for Asians and Pacific Islanders, 2.5-fold in the Midwest

Increased odds of dementia diagnosis seen with increase in three-year mean of wildfire, nonwildfire PM2.5 exposure

Substantially lower probability of subsequent birth seen for those with severe uterine rupture, cardiac complications

Seasonal maternal RSV vaccination may be cost-effective, as well as nirsevimab, particularly for those with higher risks

Reduction in levels seen using an intact lipoprotein(a) assay and apolipoprotein(a)-based assay

After peak in 2020, significant decrease seen in firearm injury-related visit rates year over year from 2020 to 2023

Nasal spray absorbed more rapidly than oral tablet and has comparable pharmacodynamic effects of diuresis and natriuresis

More than 72,000 pounds of meat and poultry products made by Yu Shang Food have been recalled

Authors say findings may be due to relative excess of thyroid hormone even when treatment is targeted to reference range goals

In addition, the president-elect has chosen his nominee for surgeon general

Findings seen in patients with severe secondary tricuspid regurgitation of undefined etiology

Approval based on phase 3 trials showing clinical response at 16 weeks, with sustained benefit at 48 weeks

OUD treatment continued to increase in intervention versus usual care clinics in trial of office-based addiction treatment