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Cancer-associated incidental pulmonary embolism should be treated with low molecular weight heparins

Review Supports LMWH for Cancer-Linked Incidental PE

VTE recurrence risk similar under LMWHs, vitamin K antagonists; risk of major hemorrhage up under VKA
In patients with myofascial pain syndrome

Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain

Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Married people who have cardiac surgery may fare better after the operation than those who are divorced

Marital Status Appears to Affect Recovery From Cardiac Surgery

Greater risk of dying or disability seen among divorced, separated, widowed
Nearly 13 percent of American adults have tried electronic cigarettes at least once

CDC: E-Cigarette Use Highest Among 18- to 24-Year-Olds

Almost 4 percent of all adult Americans use them, new survey shows
A program designed to prevent abusive head trauma in North Carolina didn't reduce rates of infant head injuries related to the abuse

State Abusive Head Trauma Program Didn’t Reduce Injuries

Over three years, more than 90 percent of North Carolina parents of newborns participated
Imlygic (talimogene laherparepvec) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat melanoma lesions of the skin and lymph nodes.

FDA Approves Imlygic for Melanoma

Injectable drug designed to rupture and kill cancer cells

American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 24-27

The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was held from Oct....
Some reassuring words from a doctor just before an operation begins may be more effective than drugs in easing patient anxiety

ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery

Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Discontinuing statins before non-cardiac surgery is unnecessary and may increase the risk of death following the operation

ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins

Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
Women are more often treated with low-dose dabigatran

Women More Often Treated With Low-Dose Dabigatran

Despite trend toward lower stroke risk with high dose