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Perinatal mortality and morbidity is significantly higher with planned vaginal breech delivery compared with planned cesarean delivery

Higher Mortality Tied to Planned Vaginal Breech Delivery

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Findings compared to planned cesarean delivery in large meta-analysis
High-frequency spinal cord stimulation is superior to conventional lower-frequency treatment for relief of chronic back and leg pain

10-kHz Spinal Stimulation Aids Back, Leg Pain

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Benefit of higher versus lower frequency stimulation sustained over 12 months
About one-quarter of older patients with acute myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention are discharged on triple therapy (warfarin

One in Four With MI and A-Fib Discharged on Triple Therapy

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Findings among older patients with acute MI and atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI
Single-stage implant breast reconstruction is a less invasive procedure that may offer good aesthetic outcome with no additional oncologic risk in selected patients

No Increased Risk for One-and-Done Breast Reconstruction

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Single-stage implant procedures after mastectomy may be a good option for selected patients
Seven-day caloric and saturated fat restriction was found to increase myocardial dietary fatty acid partitioning in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance

No Quick Fix in Cardiac Fat Metabolism From Calorie Cuts

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Restriction of calories, saturated fat did not correct myocardial DFA metabolism in IGT individuals
Topical vitamin D may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease

Topical Vitamin D May Ease CKD-Associated Pruritus

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Significant improvement in skin dryness without major side effects
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy significantly improves survival among women with advanced ovarian cancer; however

Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Ups Ovarian Cancer Outcomes

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However, only 41 percent of suitable candidates actually receive the therapy
Bacterial biofilms are associated with ocular prostheses

Bacterial Biofilms Identified in Ocular Prosthesis

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SEM imaging identified small colonies of rod-shaped bacilli adherent to surface of prosthesis
For patients with moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis

Infliximab Lost Into Feces of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

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Clinical nonresponders have significantly higher fecal concentrations of infliximab
Teens who frequently use social media are more likely to say they struggle with mental health concerns that are not being addressed

More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens

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Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns