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Women are less likely than men to get the recommended treatments for myocardial infarction survivors

AHA: Women More Often Receive Suboptimal Post-MI Care

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This could explain gender gap in survival, researchers say
For patients with acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury

D-Dimer Levels Predict DVT in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

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Only D-dimer level at two weeks after injury accurately predict deep vein thrombosis formation
A case of accidental overdose of an Atropa belladonna preparation highlights the dangers of the use of herbal remedies

Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies

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Trained herbalist accidentally ingested very large dose of atropine when ingesting Atropa belladonna
A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
The correlation between sleep-disordered breathing and glucose metabolism varies for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-REM sleep

Sleep-Disordered Breathing in REM Linked to Insulin Resistance

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Link between sleep-disordered breathing, glucose metabolism varies for REM, non-REM sleep
The American College of Physicians has joined other organizations in an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court

ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court

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Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
Another research team is reporting progress toward developing a vaccine to prevent respiratory syncytial virus. Their findings were published in the Nov. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Progress Made in Early Trial of RSV Vaccine

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Researcher hopes to see routine respiratory syncytial virus immunization within a decade
The more tests and treatments U.S. doctors order for patients

Doctors Who Order More Tests Have Fewer Malpractice Claims

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Study explores link between 'defensive medicine' and malpractice claims
Most Americans now support aggressive regulation to keep health care costs in check -- including price caps on drugs

Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check

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Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors
More Americans than ever are taking prescription drugs

Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States

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Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills