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24/7 Intensivist in Pediatric ICU Improves Patient Outcomes
Findings compared to critical care staffed with discretionary attending coverage
Serum Biomarker That Reflects Use, Dose of Metformin Identified
Finding may provide clues about metformin's mechanism of action and effect
Risk of Uterine Fibroids Found to Be Lower in Women Using Statins
For those with fibroids, statins tied to lower risk of some fibroid-related symptoms
New Guideline Addresses Male Urethral Stricture
American Urological Association releases guideline on diagnosis, treatment, follow-up
Peripartum Aortic Dissection Risk Factors Examined in Marfan Sx
High risk of aortic dissection, even with tight control of blood pressure and heart rate
CDC: Fatal Drug Overdoses Up Significantly in the United States
Prescription opioids and heroin lead the increase, latest government data show
2002 to 2014 Saw Increase in Marijuana Use in Women
And, only 9.8 percent of U.S. adult marijuana users in 2014 reported use for medical purposes
Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Pancreatic CA
Ever-regular use associated with lowered risk, with 8 percent decrease for each cumulative year of use
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine HSV Screening
High proportion of false-positive results and associated psychological harms with screening
Risk of Postconcussive Symptoms Down With Early Exercise
Participation in physical activity within seven days after injury linked to reduced rates of PPCS
