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Non-Medical Costs Burden Families of Hospitalized Children
Daily cost burden is higher for those reporting financial or social hardships
Most Surgical Residents Want Financial Education
Large majority of surgical residents surveyed had a moderate- or high-risk debt-to-asset ratio
Gym Class Memories Can Influence Adults’ Exercise Habits
Those with good memories of gym class more likely to be currently engaging in physical activity
4 Experimental Ebola Therapies Approved for Use in Congo
Treatments are ZMapp, Remdesivir, Favipiravir, and Regn3450 - 3471 - 3479
Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid Doesn’t Cut Postpartum Bleeding
No significant drop in postpartum hemorrhage of 500 ml or more for women receiving oxytocin
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Shows Efficacy for Untreated Brain Mets
Findings from open-label, phase 2 study in patients with melanoma and untreated brain metastases
Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches
Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
Accuracy of Hypoxia-Based Baby Monitors Is Concerning
One monitor detected hypoxemia, but was inconsistent; second never detected hypoxemia
Spinal Manipulation Plus Exercise Effective for Teen Low Back Pain
Spinal manipulative therapy plus exercise more effective than exercise alone over one-year period
Similar Outcomes for Rural, Urban Cancer Patients in SWOG Trials
Few differences between rural, urban patients in cancer outcomes with uniform access to cancer care
