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Caudal Regional Anesthesia Not Linked to Fistula Formation
No link for fistula formation with penile, caudal block in children undergoing primary hypospadias repair
Opioid Prescriptions Common With Fibromyalgia
Patients taking opioids are less likely to subsequently receive guideline-recommended therapy
Value of Bedside Exam for ICU Patients Discussed
Despite lack of evidence, authors recommend use of checklist-based bedside examination
Report Details Benefits, Risks of Nivolumab for Squamous NSCLC
Benefit-risk summary shows beneficial effects for patients with metastatic SQ NSCLC
Possible Association for Bortezomib Therapy, Chalazia
Twenty-four reports of bortezomib-linked chalazia, mainly involving upper eyelid
Declining Polyamine Levels Tied to Longer Circadian Period
Researchers find that this process can be reversed in mice with nutritional supplementation
Majority of Older Adults Want Active Role in Decision Making
More than two-thirds of older adults self-manage their health care activities
Only Some Energy Drinks Change Endothelial Function
Caffeine content does not seem to be responsible for these changes
Excessive Drinking Cost U.S. $249 Billion in 2010
Most costs attributable to lower worker productivity, crime, treatment of health problems
Greater Breast CA-Specific Distress for Girls With Family Hx
No difference in psychosocial adjustment for girls with versus without family history of breast cancer
