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Retail Clinics Don’t Reduce ER Visits for Minor Ailments
Many patients still rely on the emergency department for help with minor health problems
Calculator May Help Predict Individual Chances of IVF Success
Provides individualized estimate of a couple's cumulative chances of having a baby
Maternal RA May Be Linked to Childhood Epilepsy in Offspring
Paternal rheumatoid arthritis not associated with epilepsy in offspring
Palbociclib Efficacious in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Palbociclib-letrozole combination slows disease progression
Smart Skin Patch Can Monitor Body Function Acoustically
Device offers capability for continuous listening to and recording sounds, low-frequency vibrations
FDA Approves Intrarosa for Postmenopausal Pain During Sex
Drug contained in a once-daily vaginal insert
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
Poor Sensitivity for HPV 16/18 in Minor Abnormal Cytology
Review: pooled sensitivity of HPV 16/18 genotyping for CIN3+ about 70 percent for ASC-US or LSIL
Family History, Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of Acne in Adulthood
Odds up for family or personal history, hirsutism, being an office worker, high psychological stress
Circulating Cell-Free DNA Can Predict RhD Status in Pregnancy
Only one false-negative diagnosis observed, which was found to be due to mislabeling of patients
