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Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia in Children Needs to Be Addressed
Survey suggests need for improvements in clinical practice, training, and communication on this topic
Perceived Stress May Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline
Adults who perceived themselves to be under the most stress had 30 percent greater risk
Platelet Counts Rise With Viral Response to Hep C Therapy
Change in platelets correlated with change in spleen size after antiviral therapy for chronic HCV
Ovarian Conservation Safe in Endometrial Cancer, but Use Low
Findings among premenopausal women undergoing hysterectomy
Salty Food Intake Tied to Acne Development
Neither salty, spicy foods tied to duration or severity of acne
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 8-12
The 38th Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium The annual meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium was held from Dec....
Abuse of Prescription Drugs Ups Sexual Risks for Teens
Those taking these drugs with no prescription more likely to have multiple partners, forgo condom use
Early Sexual Maturation Doesn’t Always Signal Onset of Puberty
Report serves as guide to discerning need for referral versus observation
Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Mortality in CKD
Higher proportion of protein from plant sources is linked to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Early Gestational Diabetes Tied to Poor Outcomes
Outcomes with diagnosis <12 weeks similar to those with pre-existing diabetes
