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The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Researchers say giving birth control information to women visiting dermatology clinics can help promote the safe use of isotretinoin. The study was published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use

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Effective birth control key in using the medication
A smartphone accessory that can detect HIV and syphilis has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The findings were published in the Feb. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis

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Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
For patients with suspected stroke

Prehospital Magnesium Sulfate Doesn’t Benefit Stroke Outcomes

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No improvement in disability outcomes at 90 days with prehospital magnesium sulfate therapy
In a population of predominantly young

Low Adherence to Daily HIV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Women

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Products that do not require daily use may be more suitable for some women
Meaning-centered group psychotherapy is effective for reducing psychological distress and improving spiritual well-being in patients with advanced cancer

Meaning-Centered Group Therapy Beneficial in Advanced Cancer

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Improvements in patient quality of life, reduction in psychological distress
For patients with acute coma

Researchers Identify Predictors of Awakening After Acute Coma

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Lesser pineal shift, reduction or no increase in pineal shift on follow-up CT up odds of awakening
Early enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation does not increase major adverse event rates among patients who recently underwent open heart surgery

Early Rehab Doesn’t Increase Adverse Events Post-CABG

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Findings in coronary artery bypass graft patients entering cardiac rehab within two weeks of discharge
Complication rates for fluoroscopic-guided lumbar epidural steroid injections performed by certified registered nurse anesthetists are similar to physician rates cited in the literature

Complication Rate Low for CNRA Lumbar Epidural Injections

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Rates similar to physician rates for fluoroscopic-guided LESI
In response to concerns from internists and medical specialty societies

ABIM: Immediate Changes Announced for MOC Program

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Practice Assessment, Patient Voice, Patient Safety requirements being suspended effective immediately