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SCCM: Hypothermia No Benefit After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
No significant benefit in survival with favorable functional outcome at one year for comatose children
SCCM: Tight Glycemic Control No Benefit in Peds Hyperglycemia
Low likelihood of benefit, evidence of possibility of harm in critically ill children with hyperglycemia
Obesity Not Linked to Low Back Pain in Twin Study
When considering genetics, no increased risk for chronic LBP for any obesity-related measures
Meta-Analysis: Caprini Score IDs Benefit of VTE Prophylaxis
Benefit of perioperative VTE chemoprophylaxis limited to surgical patients with Caprini scores ≥7
Safety Profile of Red Yeast Rice Found Similar to Statins
The supplements linked to myalgias, other adverse effects similar to statins
Severe Side Effects Common Among Breast Cancer Patients
Forty-five percent of women studied said their side effects were severe or very severe
Gene May ID Patients Needing Higher Doses of Methadone
Specific gene affects patients with African ancestry
Many Partners of Young Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Anxiety
Anxiety is common even several years later, researchers find
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
