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CDC: ER Visits for Medication Overdoses in Children Down
Four meds caused 91.2 percent of visits for over-the-counter liquid medication exposures
Genetics, Environment Equally Contribute to Rosacea
For those with family history, limiting sun exposure can help curb condition
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Vaginal Mesh Surgery Concerns May Be Overstated
Only one in 30 women will suffer a complication that requires a second procedure
Post-Op Delirium Diminishes Recovery in Older Patients
Worse outcomes include increased hospital length of stay, disability, and mortality
‘White Diets’ Don’t Adversely Affect Colonoscopy Preparation
No negative impact on bowel prep success compared with clear-liquid diets
Non-O Blood Group Tied to Higher CAD, MI Risk
Findings based on meta-analysis involving 10 studies, nearly 175,000 people
Behavioral Weight Loss Program Assists Breast Cancer Survivors
Clinically meaningful weight loss over two years in overweight/obese survivors of breast cancer
Hysterectomy + Panniculectomy Can Be Safely Performed
In adjusted analysis, similar complication rates seen for combined procedures, but longer length of stay
ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care
Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
