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Electronic Alert Cuts Proportion of IV Proton Pump Inhibitors
Significant reduction in proton pump inhibitor use, associated institutional costs
Nutritional Supplement Reduces Hair Loss in Females
Most participants report reduction in hair loss, improvement in hair diameter and hair density
Prostate Cancer Mortality Benefit Seen for Family Hx-Based Screens
However, on multivariate analysis, finding did not reach statistical significance
Florida Researchers Discover New Virus in Ticks
Tacaribe virus, not known to cause human infections, is in arenavirus family
Four-Times Daily ASA More Effective in Post-CABG Patients
Multiple 81 mg ASA more effective for suppressing serum TBX2 formation, platelet aggregation
Review: Venlafaxine May Be Effective for Fibromyalgia Tx
Studies limited by small sample size, inconsistency of outcomes, methodological concerns
Active Breathing Coordinator Beneficial in RT for Left Breast CA
Significant reduction in mean radiation dose to heart, with preservation of local control
Discectomy-Related Information on Internet Deemed Poor
Most websites are commercial; significantly higher quality for sites with Health on the Net code
Teenage Acne Linked to Melanoma in Women
Findings show increased risk of melanoma after adjustment for known risk factors
CRP/ESR Disagreement Common in Infection, Inflammation
Twenty percent of patients who underwent repeat testing had disagreement on initial test
