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SMFM: Betamethasone Shows Benefit in Late Preterm Cases
Significantly reduced rate of neonatal respiratory complications seen
SMFM: Chlorhexidine-Alcohol Best for Pre-Op Skin Antisepsis
Superior to iodine-alcohol for the prevention of surgical-site infection after cesarean delivery
App Can Up Adherence to Exercise in Diabetes
Personalized feedback via reinforcement learning improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Routine Amoxicillin Use of No Benefit in Acute Malnutrition
No difference versus placebo for nutritional recovery in children with severe acute malnutrition
Seven Tips Provided for Optimizing Practice Revenue
7 measures identified that demonstrate performance, can indicate opportunities for improvement
Blood Donors at Risk for Zika Infection Asked to Hold Off
American Red Cross asks potential donors who have traveled to affected areas to wait 28 days
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroscopy Feasible in Obesity
Delays gastric emptying, induces early satiation, and significantly reduces body weight
Therapist-Guided, Internet-Based CBT Superior for BDD
Superior to online supportive therapy for symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder
Minimal Benzodiazepine Exposure May Up Dementia Risk
However, higher benzodiazepine use is not associated with more rapid cognitive decline
Safety Issues Raised in Key Trial Supporting Rivaroxaban Use
Defective point-of-care device used in warfarin arm of ROCKET AF trial calls results into question
