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Infant Heart Defects May Be Early Marker of Future CVD in Mothers
Mothers of infants with congenital heart defects are more likely to have cardiovascular hospitalization
Recombinant Influenza Vaccine Found to Be Safe in Children
Immunogenicity of RIV4 similar to that of inactivated vaccine, though responses to B Victoria low with both
Vitamin A Appears Helpful in Pediatric Retinitis Pigmentosa
Supplementation associated with slower loss of cone electroretinogram amplitude
Thyroidectomy Rates Lower After Guideline Implementation
Up-front total, completion thyroidectomy rates fell after guidelines on thyroid CA surgery implemented
Autologous Fat Transfer Effective for Facial Reconstruction
AFT for soft-tissue deformities in head, neck linked to high satisfaction, low complication rate
Stopping Exercise Found to Increase Depressive Symptoms
Findings particularly in women; depressive symptoms associated with decreased CRP and IL-6
Radiation Oncology Missing in Medical School Education
Survey reveals ideas for more 'robust involvement' in undergraduate medical education
Grief Symptoms Similar in Donor vs Non-Donor Decision Families
Families making decision not to donate relative's organs experience lower quality communication
Pre-Op Chronic Opioid Use Ups Poor Outcomes Post Spinal Fusion
Preoperative opioid use tied to complications, ER visits, readmission, adverse events, increased costs
Transfusion Outcomes Differ by Race for Peds Scoliosis Surgery
Black children have increased blood loss, rate and amount of blood transfusion during scoliosis surgery
