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Gun storage studied among adults with cognitive decline

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In 7 U.S. states, older adults with cognitive decline affecting their daily activities are more likely to live with unsecured firearms.

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Clinical trial seeks to recruit adults with type 1 diabetes

Enrollees must have a recent diagnosis. The test drug will be studied for safety and its ability to protect insulin-producing cells.
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Shift seen in WA drug use: more smoking, less injecting

Meth remains the drug used most often, according to a biennial survey of clients at syringe-services programs in Washington state.
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Drug-resistant Shigella threatens young children globally

Severe infections are common and often hard to treat, underscoring urgent need for a vaccine, researchers say.
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Enrollees sought for trial of vaccine for C. diff

Clostridioides difficile causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Volunteers for the vaccine trial must be 65 or older.
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Hypnotic cognitive therapy eases pain of spine injuries

Six weekly tele-sessions significantly reduced pain among patients with spinal cord injury, new research shows.
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