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Surgeons Often Do Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy
Procedure common despite evidence showing no benefit for patients with degenerative meniscal tears
Poor Sleep in Menopause Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms, Depression
Poor sleep in preceding stage of menopause does not predict poor sleep in later stages
CDC: Opioid-Involved Overdoses Up July 2016 to Sept. 2017
Average increase of 5.6 percent/quarter in rate of ER visits with suspected opioid-involved overdoses
FDA Approves Mechanical Heart Valve for Newborns
Masters Series Mechanical Heart Valve now available in smallest size yet
No Benefit for Aggressive Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
However, mortality higher with conservative therapy in locally advanced, non-metastatic prostate cancer
Few U.S. Adults Meet Most T2DM Risk Reduction Goals
Overall, 21, 29, and 13 percent meet goals for fruit, vegetable, and dairy intake, respectively
Vaccine Exposure in First 23 Months Has No Adverse Impact
Vaccine antigen exposure doesn't differ for those with, without later non-vaccine-targeted infections
Cannabidiol Is Effective Add-On for Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
More effective than placebo for reducing seizure frequency, achieving seizure freedom
Multimodal Analgesia Cuts Complications Post Arthroplasty
Fewer respiratory, GI issues; reductions also seen in opioid prescriptions and hospital length of stay
Aspirin Therapy Appears Safe Before Thyroid Surgery
No increase observed for intraoperative bleeding, but risks for other complications uncertain
