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Oral Contraceptives Tied to Long-Term Endometrial CA Protection
Protective effect seems to linger for decades after contraceptive is discontinued, researchers find
Case Report Highlights Dangers of Eyeball Tattooing
Inadvertent ocular penetration, intraocular pigment injection lead to inflammation, retinal detachment
Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements
No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women
Women, Blacks Fare Worse After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Disparities in care may be one reason for the differences, researchers say
Focus on Consequences May Help Sway Anti-Vaccine Beliefs
When parents learn about the harms of measles, mumps, and rubella, many change their stance
Mindfulness Therapy Beneficial for PTSD Symptoms in Veterans
Learning to accept disturbing memories, thoughts, and feelings can reduce symptoms
Novel Pharmacological Activity for R-Ketorolac in Ovarian Cancer
R-enantiomer enriched in peritoneal fluids, inhibits peritoneal cell GTPase activity
Robotic Sx Feasible for Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy
Completely intracorporeal robotic level III inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy viable
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children
Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
Revised Staging System Prognostic for Multiple Myeloma
ISS plus chromosomal abnormalities, lactate dehydrogenase prognostic in multiple myeloma
