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Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy May Be Underused
Racial disparities associated with use of the procedure for uterine, cervical cancers
Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain
Patients and loved ones find greater comfort spending final days together in familiar place
Common Gene Variant May Raise Miscarriage Risk
Also linked to failed fertility treatments
Many Doctors Struggle With Treating Cryptogenic Stroke
Between 51 and 70 percent of survey respondents say they do not feel confident
Sex May Boost Female Immune System to Aid Fertility
Effect appears to work regardless of when in a woman's cycle sex occurs
Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
Hospital Factors Can Overcome ‘Weekend Effect’
Improved staffing; electronic records; additional inpatient, aftercare resources help
One-Third of Children See PCPs for Mental Health Conditions
More than 40 percent of children with ADHD see primary care provider only
Few Physical, Socio-Emotional Outcomes for C-Section
Cesarean delivery associated with positive and negative outcomes; few associations seen overall
Immediate Hypersensitivity to Raw Garlic Described
Case report illustrates 31-year-old woman who reported wheals after ingesting raw garlic
