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For women with early-stage cervical adenocarcinoma

Ovarian Preservation Doesn’t Impact Prognosis in Cervical CA

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Risk factors for metastases include stage IIB, cervical stromal invasion, lymph node metastasis
A computerized order entry tool can increase the use of nonimaging cardiac stress tests among hospitalized patients

Computerized Ordering Tool Cuts Imaging Cardiac Stress Tests

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No reduction in use of inappropriate testing after introduction of computerized order entry tool
The risk of radiocontrast-associated nephropathy may be overestimated

Risk of Nephropathy From Radiocontrast Overestimated

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Risk of acute kidney injury varies by comorbidity and acuity of illness
Half of women treated with acupuncture report a decline in the frequency of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

Acupuncture May Cut Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

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Indicators can predict which women will benefit from acupuncture
For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

PCI for Concurrent Chronic Total Occlusions Safe in STEMI

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No benefit in LVEF, LVEDV for patients undergoing PCI for concurrent CTO in non-infarct-related artery
Children whose mothers used a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor during pregnancy may be more likely to develop speech and language disorders

SSRI Use During Pregnancy Tied to Speech Issues in Offspring

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No link found between SSRI use in pregnancy and risk of motor disorders, poor academic performance
Watch-like wristbands that monitor heart rate may not offer true readings during exercise

Heart Rate Wristbands Often Display Inaccurate Data

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In test of 4 models, 2 provided 'suboptimal' readings during exercise; none as accurate as chest strap
Dietary calcium in the form of supplements

Calcium Supplements May Be Detrimental to Heart Health

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Higher incidence of coronary artery calcification in people who take calcium supplements
Cryoablation can successfully treat the majority of small breast cancers with few side effects or complications

Cryoablation May Be Alternative to Breast Cancer Surgery

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Cryoablation appears promising for small tumors in early-stage breast cancer
Some antihypertensive medications may increase the risk that patients will be hospitalized for depression and bipolar disorder

Some Antihypertensives Linked to Depression, Bipolar Risk

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Research suggests possible differential effects of antihypertensive medications on mood