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In a descriptive study published online Jan. 29 in The Lancet

Clinical Characteristics ID’d for 99 Patients With 2019 Novel Coronavirus

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Second study shows 2019-nCoV closely related to bat-derived SARS-like coronaviruses, with 88 percent identity
The Cambridge Multimorbidity Score is robust for predicting key outcomes

Cambridge Multimorbidity Score Robust for Predicting Outcomes

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Model performed better than Charlson Comorbidity Index for predicting consultations, admissions
Methodological problems and study limitations for trials of the human papillomavirus vaccine create uncertainty about its ability to prevent cervical cancer in the long term

Whether HPV Vaccination Will Prevent Cervical Cancer Unclear

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Review highlights limitations of trial design; additional research needed to address uncertainties
An enhanced recovery after surgery program complemented by a preemptive pain management program is associated with a decrease in opioid prescriptions at discharge following minimally invasive foregut surgery

Proactive Pain Management May Cut Postop Opioid Prescriptions

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Program linked to opioid-free discharge following elective minimally invasive benign foregut surgery
Mothers with autism face unique challenges

Mothers With Autism Face Higher Rates of Postpartum Depression

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Women with autism feel misunderstood by professionals, unable to receive parenting support
Exposure to work-related trauma is common among obstetricians and gynecologists

Work-Related Trauma Common Among Ob-Gyns

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Related posttraumatic stress disorder carries high personal, professional, and organizational impacts
Road proximity is associated with an increased incidence of specific neurologic disorders

Road Proximity Linked to Incidence of Neurologic Diseases

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Incidence increased for non-Alzheimer dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis
For patients with multiple myeloma receiving focal radiation therapy for symptomatic plasmacytoma

Reirradiation Rarely Required in Focal RT for Multiple Myeloma

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For biologically effective dose ≤28 Gy10, small but significant increase seen in reirradiation rates
Having many patients with multiple chronic diseases may raise the mental strain of general practitioners

Caring for Patients With Multiple Morbidities Strains Providers

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More patients with multimorbidity may increase risk for provider burnout
Premature menopause is associated with development of multimorbidity

Premature Natural Menopause May Up Risk for Multimorbidity

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Odds of experiencing multimorbidity by age 60 and developing individual chronic conditions increased