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Epidural corticosteroid injections for radicular low back pain or spinal stenosis may provide some relief for certain patients

Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain

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Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Exercise appears to help control atrial fibrillation in overweight or obese patients

Exercise Can Help Control A-Fib in Overweight Patients

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Patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Too few members of certain minority groups are pursuing careers in U.S. medicine

Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians

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Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Risks of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder are greatest for children with the most severe degree of poor growth in the womb

Preterm Birth, Poor Fetal Growth Tied to ADHD Risk

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Higher risk of ADHD seen for children among lowest and highest weight percentages
Discontinuing antihypertensive treatment in seniors with mild cognitive deficits does not improve mental functioning

No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx

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Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly
High serum uric acid levels are associated with greater risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Greater Mortality

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Association strongest with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly
Live and recorded perioperative music therapy reduces anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for potential or known breast cancer

Music Reduces Anxiety Score in Breast Cancer Surgery Patients

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Reduction in anxiety scores preoperatively with live or recorded music versus usual care
Circulating tumor cell assays may have a role in the management of bladder cancer

Circulating Tumor Cell Assays May Play Role in Managing Bladder CA

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IsoFlux test showed 10 or more circulating tumor cells in four of nine samples, versus 0 with CellSearch
In low-risk pregnancies

Equally Safe Delivery for Low Risk by Family Doctors, Ob-Gyns

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But outcomes for high-risk are best at higher-volume, more specialized hospitals
Children who experience transient hypoglycemia right after birth may have a harder time with reading and math when they go to school

Transient Hypoglycemia at Birth Tied to Lower School Scores

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But researchers say it's too soon to recommend routine screening