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Few ER Doctors Ask Suicidal Patients About Firearm Access
Finding points to missed chances to intervene before it's too late, researcher says
Only Conservative Strategy Makes PSA Cost-Effective
This includes less frequent screening and more restrictive biopsy referral criteria
Facial Reconstruction Viewed As High-Value Intervention
Findings based on assessment of willingness to pay for correction of facial defects
Teens With Autism More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes
Additionally, those taking atypical antipsychotics showed high risk of diabetes
Delayed Diagnosis of Acromegaly Reported in Elderly Woman
Presence of pituitary tumor on magnetic resonance imaging confirmed diagnostic hypothesis
2011 Criteria Facilitate Diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome
2011 LQTS diagnostic criteria can identify more mutation carriers as being at high probability of LQTS
Many Doctors Prescribe Opioids for Longer Than CDC Advises
While 99 percent exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit, a quarter write Rx for a full month
Transcranial Stimulation May Ease Symptoms of Anorexia
Depression treatment cut urge to restrict food, researchers say
Surgeons With >25 Cases a Year Optimal for Thyroid Removal
Risk of complications 87 percent higher when case load is one thyroidectomy case a year
Exercise May Not Benefit Lungs of Seniors With Mobility Issues
Physical activity tied to higher likelihood of respiratory hospitalization
