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ICU May Up Invasive Procedures, Costs, Without Mortality Benefit
Hospital-level ICU utilization rate not linked to hospital mortality for four common conditions
Estrogen-Containing Contraception May Up Vit D Level
Current use of estrogen-containing contraceptive associated with 20 percent increase in 25(OH)D
Night Hypoxia Tied to Progression of Peds Liver Disease
More severe fibrosis for patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia versus those without
Communication Challenges ID’d in Neonatal Encephalopathy
Fragmented communication, complex information, and uncertain prognosis difficult for parents
Distress Over False-Positive Cystic Fibrosis Screen Not Lasting
Despite immediate distress reported by mothers, psychosocial distress not detected in newborns
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu
Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination
Readmission Rates Up for Seniors With Low Access to Pharmacies
Problem is acute in small, rural areas of Oregon, researchers find
Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries
Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Reduces Facial Wrinkles
Reduction in Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale after treatment; most significant results in nasolabial folds
MRI, Clinical Assessments Not Prognostic in Multiple Sclerosis
No difference in outcomes for patients with no evidence of disease activity during first two years
