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Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain
Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Exercise Can Help Control A-Fib in Overweight Patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Preterm Birth, Poor Fetal Growth Tied to ADHD Risk
Higher risk of ADHD seen for children among lowest and highest weight percentages
No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx
Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly
High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Greater Mortality
Association strongest with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly
Music Reduces Anxiety Score in Breast Cancer Surgery Patients
Reduction in anxiety scores preoperatively with live or recorded music versus usual care
Circulating Tumor Cell Assays May Play Role in Managing Bladder CA
IsoFlux test showed 10 or more circulating tumor cells in four of nine samples, versus 0 with CellSearch
Equally Safe Delivery for Low Risk by Family Doctors, Ob-Gyns
But outcomes for high-risk are best at higher-volume, more specialized hospitals
Transient Hypoglycemia at Birth Tied to Lower School Scores
But researchers say it's too soon to recommend routine screening