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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation devices may offer some relief for adults with chronic back pain

Higher TENS Dose May Ease Low Back Pain in Older Adults

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Older adults achieve similar results to younger adults with higher TENS amplitude
Many men with low-risk prostate cancer who choose active surveillance may not be followed as closely as they should be

Low-Risk Prostate CA Patients May Not Be Monitored Properly

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Many men who chose 'watchful waiting' were not followed as recommended
Women who receive a false-positive result on a mammogram may be at increased risk of developing breast cancer later

False-Positive Mammogram May Hint at Breast Cancer Risk Later

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But researcher stresses that risk is small
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

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Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
For preteen children

Social Impact for Untreated Infantile Hemangiomas

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Preteens with untreated IHs have higher social anxiety scores, lower social initiative scores
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel release

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Up With Overweight, Obesity

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Risk of CTS up 7.4 percent for each one-unit increase in body mass index
The addition of lixisenatide to usual care does not impact the rate of major cardiovascular events or other serious adverse events among patients with type 2 diabetes and a recent acute coronary syndrome

Lixisenatide Doesn’t Affect Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM

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Findings among patients with type 2 diabetes and recent acute coronary syndrome
Less frequent laboratory monitoring may be safe for patients receiving isotretinoin for acne as changes in mean values of several laboratory tests do not meet a priori criteria for high-risk

Evidence Doesn’t Support Monthly Labs With Isotretinoin

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Significant changes in values of several laboratory tests, but changes don't meet high-risk criteria
An infant's sleeping environment is not the only factor to consider when it comes to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Non-Sleep Factors Also Key to SIDS Risk Reduction

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Study finds 'Back to Sleep' messages worked, but so did lower smoking and teen pregnancy rates
For children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Benefits for Intra-, Extracapsular Tonsillectomy in Peds OSA

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Comparable outcomes for intra- and extracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy