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Home-Visiting Program Can Reduce Infant Health Care Use
Universal program that employs nurse-parent educator team as visitors cuts ER use
MRI Has a Role to Play After Negative Prostate Biopsy
Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI-targeted biopsy facilitate detection of clinically significant disease
Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction Is Cost-Effective
Cost-effective versus locoregional flaps for all stages of SCC, especially in early-stage cancer
‘Zombie’ Outbreak in NYC Caused by Synthetic Cannabinoid
AK-47 24 Karat Gold up to 85 times more potent than plant-based cannabis
Smartphone-Based Study of Cardiovascular Health Feasible
Tracking activity with the devices is cheaper, more reliable that conventional methods
FDA Issues New Safety Info on Use of Anesthesia
New information addresses anesthesia use in pregnant women and young children
Zika-Related Birth Defects More Extensive Than Thought
Studies found greater prevalence than believed, more neurological problems appearing months after birth
Attrition Prevalence 18 Percent for General Surgery Residents
Attrition significantly more common for females; uncontrollable lifestyle common cause of attrition
Medical Service Use Down With Deductibles in Diabetes
For low-income patients with diabetes, deductible cuts primary care use, check-ups, specialty visits
Screening, Treatment of ROP Varies Across NICUs
Retinopathy of prematurity screening and treatment mainly performed by pediatric/retina specialists
