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Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
CDC: ER Visits for Medication Overdoses in Children Down
Four meds caused 91.2 percent of visits for over-the-counter liquid medication exposures
AAP Recommends Flu Vaccine for All Children, Health Care Workers
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for mandatory vaccination for health workers nationwide
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
D.C. Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread
Effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over two years
CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk
The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners
Injectable products may contain unknown substances or contaminants
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
Odds highest in the month following the procedure
Bike Injuries Up Among Older Americans
Riders over 45 a big part of increase in hospital admissions for more severe accidents
Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control
More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
