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Pediatric CT Scan Use Has Declined Over Past Decade
More children are undergoing MRI scans and ultrasounds, which don't carry radiation risks
Transient Hypoglycemia at Birth Tied to Lower School Scores
But researchers say it's too soon to recommend routine screening
Equally Safe Delivery for Low Risk by Family Doctors, Ob-Gyns
But outcomes for high-risk are best at higher-volume, more specialized hospitals
Weekly Leflunomide Effective for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Similar benefits seen with weekly 50 mg dose versus daily 10 mg dose
Veterans Have Poor Oral, Throat Cancer Outcomes
In oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, overall survival at five years is 40 percent
Tamoxifen-Phospholipid Complex May Alleviate TMX Toxicity
Rat study demonstrates improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity with TMX-PLC
Low Vitamin D Tied to Dry Eye Syndromes
Vitamin D appears to play a protective role against the development of dry eye
Transplant Recipients Have Increased Melanoma Risk
They also have increased melanoma-specific mortality compared with nonrecipients
Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Case Report: Hidradenoma Papilliferum in Pregnancy
Case report describes woman presenting with cystic nodule on the vulva during pregnancy
