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No Direct Survival Effect for Moderate Drinking in Seniors
Significant correlation for seniors does not persist after adjustment for health status, physical activity
Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA
Provision allowing young adults to stay on parents' insurance may account for more screening
Melatonin May Improve Sleep in Children With Atopic Dermatitis
Children taking melatonin fell asleep about 21 minutes sooner than those taking placebo
Low-Quality Evidence for Methylphenidate in ADHD
Review highlights need for long-term, large, better-quality randomized trials
Cost of Private Rooms Less Than That Associated With Infections
Increased cost of building them is offset by decreases in additional medical care, research shows
Dermatologic Drug Prices Up Substantially From 2009
Findings for brand-name meds; generics also increased substantially from 2011 to 2014
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk of T2DM for Women With GDM
Findings for women with previously diagnosed gestational diabetes
CBT, Exercise Show Benefit in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy, graded exercise can last more than two years
Crib Bumpers Tied to Increasing Number of Infant Fatalities
Researchers strongly suggest banning the crib accessories
