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Middle Finger Length Good Guide for Intubation Depth in Children
Rate of tube placement improved in children using finger- versus age-based method
Three Distinct Subtypes of T2DM Identified
Based on these groupings, physicians can provide more individualized treatment
Face-Lifts Do Not Lead to Improvement in Self-Esteem
Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone
Dry Eye Disease Often Diagnosed in Alopecia Areata
T-cell mediated autoimmunity plays role in etiopathogenesis of alopecia areata, dry eye disease
Continued Therapy Tied to Stable Productivity in Chronic Sinusitis
For patients with refractory chronic rhinosinusitis, productivity remains stable with medical therapy
Acupuncture Improves Gait Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Significant improvement in gait speed, step length, floor reaction force, and cadence
Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Some Markers of Oxidative Stress
Review shows increase in apolipoprotein B levels in AN; not moderated by BMI, measurement method
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
Coprescription urged for patients, family members, close friends when patient at risk of overdose
Dose-Response Pattern for Smoking, Colorectal Neoplasm
Increase in non-advanced, advanced CRN with increasing smoking; no link for alcohol intake
Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use
Research suggests obstacles other than financial are primarily responsible for low uptake
