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Aromatase Inhibitor Linked to Bone Loss (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Taking the aromatase inhibitor exemestane (Aromasin) for primary prevention of breast cancer may weaken the bones, researchers found.
Program Puts Smackdown on Bullying (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- An integrated program to encourage respectful student behavior in schools reduced the number of teacher-reported bullying incidents and the prevalence of peer rejection, researchers said.
Physical Child Abuse Sends Thousands to Hospitals (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Nearly 4,600 children were admitted to a U.S. hospital in 2006 as a result of physical abuse and 300 died because of the abuse, researchers reported.
Breastfeeding Linked to Better Lung Function (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Children who were breastfed for at least four months had significantly better lung function at age 12 than did children who were not breastfed, data from a large cohort study showed.
Lab Notes: Wall Street Success Genetic
(MedPage Today) -- A look at why some stockbrokers are successful, a study that brings oncologists' worst nightmare to life, and a timely Eureka moment in the war against parasites highlight this week's collection of Lab Notes.
Adults Still Slow to Get Their Shots (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- With three exceptions, coverage with adult vaccines remained steady -- and low -- in 2010, the CDC reported.
Child Abuse in One Year Costs Billions in Long Run (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- The lifetime costs -- including healthcare, lost productivity, and criminal justice costs -- of all the children abused in the U.S. over a single year total up to $124 billion, researchers reported.
Komen Reverses Planned Parenthood Funding Cut
(MedPage Today) -- The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has reversed its decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening and education.
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