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The contraceptive implant and the 52-mg hormonal intrauterine device seem to be effective beyond the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved duration

Implant, Hormonal IUD Effective Beyond FDA-Approved Duration

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Etonogestrel implant, levonorgestrel IUD effective beyond three and five years, respectively
It's possible for paramedics to deliver immediate drug treatment to stroke patients

Early Stroke Care Can Start With Paramedics

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Study evaluated administration of magnesium sulfate
Complication rates for fluoroscopic-guided lumbar epidural steroid injections performed by certified registered nurse anesthetists are similar to physician rates cited in the literature

Complication Rate Low for CNRA Lumbar Epidural Injections

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Rates similar to physician rates for fluoroscopic-guided LESI
Early enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation does not increase major adverse event rates among patients who recently underwent open heart surgery

Early Rehab Doesn’t Increase Adverse Events Post-CABG

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Findings in coronary artery bypass graft patients entering cardiac rehab within two weeks of discharge
Meaning-centered group psychotherapy is effective for reducing psychological distress and improving spiritual well-being in patients with advanced cancer

Meaning-Centered Group Therapy Beneficial in Advanced Cancer

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Improvements in patient quality of life, reduction in psychological distress
In a population of predominantly young

Low Adherence to Daily HIV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Women

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Products that do not require daily use may be more suitable for some women
For patients with suspected stroke

Prehospital Magnesium Sulfate Doesn’t Benefit Stroke Outcomes

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No improvement in disability outcomes at 90 days with prehospital magnesium sulfate therapy
A smartphone accessory that can detect HIV and syphilis has been developed by Columbia University researchers. The findings were published in the Feb. 4 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis

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Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
Researchers say giving birth control information to women visiting dermatology clinics can help promote the safe use of isotretinoin. The study was published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use

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Effective birth control key in using the medication
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'