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Healio Minute Friday, March 22, 2013 Edition: Autism rate jumps among boys, old sunscreen still effective, new turf still a pain

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Parents report more autism spectrum disorder among boys

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Increased prevalence since 2007 may also be linked to increased ASD awareness among physicians. Read more.

What’s a 99% effective hand-held sunscreen?

Healio.com/Dermatology: Black umbrellas block nearly all UV radiation, but will social acceptance catch up? Read more.

Artificial turf may be third-generation, but grass still first-rate

Healio.com/Orthopedics: NCAA football players rack up more ACL injuries on newest playing surfaces. Read more.

Human civilization vs. human circulation: The big picture

Healio.com/Cardiology: Analysis of different cultures shows atherosclerosis may be unavoidable part of aging process. Read more.

C. difficile infections migrate to new population: Children

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Last two decades see increase of community-acquired infections among those under age 18. Read more.