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Yoga Linked to Low Back Pain Relief, Improvement in Function
Review of 12 studies found small improvements in pain levels, function after 3 to 6 months
Concussion May Affect Driving Even After Symptoms Are Gone
Erratic swerving showed up in tests taken after young patients thought they had recovered
NICU Auditory Environment Shows Room for Improvement
NICU often too loud; private rooms can be too quiet, researchers say
Variation in Complication Rates for Term Newborns in Florida
Risk factors for unexpected complications include early-term delivery, no prenatal care, nulliparity
Miscarriage Risk in Women With High hsCRP Down With Aspirin
Findings in women attempting conception with elevated hsCRP and prior pregnancy loss
FDA Approves Emflaza for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Approved to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients 5 years and older
Review: Noncomplete Mesorectal Excision Up With Laparoscopy
Increased risk seen for patients undergoing laparoscopic versus open rectal resection
Duty Hour Restrictions Don’t Impair Thyroid Surgery Outcomes
Reduction in overall mortality following decrease at teaching hospitals with otolaryngology programs
Anterior Segment Parameters Tied to Gonioscopic Angle Closure
Smaller baseline angle opening distance at 750 µm, larger lens vault linked to development of closure
Peroxide Ingestion As ‘Cleansing Agent’ Can Be Fatal
Ingestion can cause embolisms affecting the cardiac, respiratory, and neurological systems
