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In a descriptive study published online Jan. 29 in The Lancet

Clinical Characteristics ID’d for 99 Patients With 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Second study shows 2019-nCoV closely related to bat-derived SARS-like coronaviruses, with 88 percent identity
The Cambridge Multimorbidity Score is robust for predicting key outcomes

Cambridge Multimorbidity Score Robust for Predicting Outcomes

Model performed better than Charlson Comorbidity Index for predicting consultations, admissions
Methodological problems and study limitations for trials of the human papillomavirus vaccine create uncertainty about its ability to prevent cervical cancer in the long term

Whether HPV Vaccination Will Prevent Cervical Cancer Unclear

Review highlights limitations of trial design; additional research needed to address uncertainties
An enhanced recovery after surgery program complemented by a preemptive pain management program is associated with a decrease in opioid prescriptions at discharge following minimally invasive foregut surgery

Proactive Pain Management May Cut Postop Opioid Prescriptions

Program linked to opioid-free discharge following elective minimally invasive benign foregut surgery
Mothers with autism face unique challenges

Mothers With Autism Face Higher Rates of Postpartum Depression

Women with autism feel misunderstood by professionals, unable to receive parenting support