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Treating Colonized Parents May Cut S. Aureus Transmission in NICU
Treatment includes intranasal mupirocin and bathing with chlorhexidine-impregnated cloths
Many Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Unnecessary in Teens and Young Adults
More than half of bimanual exams, >70 percent of Pap tests in women aged 15 to 20 years unnecessary
One-Cycle BE500P Seems Safe for High-Risk Early Testicular Cancer
Malignant recurrence rate was 1.3 percent at two years for one-cycle BE500P in high-risk early-stage disease
Twelfth-Grade Binge Drinking Linked to Risky Driving Practices
Parental practices have lasting effects in protecting against driving while impaired, riding with impaired driver
Teens Who Misuse Opioids Likely to Engage in Other Risky Behaviors
Likelihood increased for engaging in 22 risky behaviors for those who misuse prescription opioids
Frailty Index Score Helps to Predict Outcomes in Elderly
Increased score based on abnormal results of routine admission lab tests tied to readmission, mortality risks
Study Explores Factors Affecting Glycemic Control in T1DM
Suboptimal glycemic control not linked to higher rates of CV events at two years after T1DM diagnosis
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
Two-thirds of older adults using online ratings chose a doctor due to positive reviews
Donor Heart Acceptance Practices Vary Across Transplant Centers
Several key factors predicting nonuse, acceptance variability not tied to increased recipient mortality
Routine HPV Testing May Be Warranted for Sinonasal Cancers
HPV-positive sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma associated with improved overall survival
