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Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality
Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation
Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling
Metformin Does Not Boost Glycemic Control in T1DM
Small, but temporary, beneficial effect from metformin was seen early on
CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP
Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians
Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening
Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults
Safety Concerns Linked to Herbal Medicine Use in Cancer
Concerns include altered pharmacodynamics, direct toxic effects, increased chemosensitivity
Burden, Costs of Gastrointestinal, Liver Disease Estimated in U.S.
GI hemorrhage is most common diagnosis leading to hospitalization, with cost of $5 billion in 2012
Recovery Pattern Is Useful Tool After CPA Tumor Resection
Facial paralysis recovery pattern after sx is useful tool for selecting patients for facial reanimation sx
