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Common Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Miscarriage

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Certain medications seem safer than others, but overall danger is low, researchers say
For older adults with acute ischemic stroke

Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe in Older Ischemic Stroke Patients

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No difference for those age ≥80 versus <80 in terms of successful reperfusion, good clinical outcome
Choosing Wisely, launched in April 2012

‘Choosing Wisely’ Linked to Small Drop in Back Pain Imaging

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At 2.5 years after start of the campaign, there was a 4 percent relative reduction in low-value imaging
Bullying in schools appears to be on the decline

Prevalence of Bullying Down in U.S. Schools

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Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey finds
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus -- particularly those who are overweight or obese -- have decreased cortical thickness in several areas of the brain

Decreased Cortical Thickness Seen in Type 2 Diabetes

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Excess weight appears to amplify the threat, researchers say
Although rates of repeat births among teens are on the decline

CDC: United States Still Faces Too Many Repeat Teen Births

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Too few teens use the most-effective birth control after having a first baby
For patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion surgery

Intraoperative Methadone Cuts Post-Op Opioid Use in Spine Sx

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Median hydromorphone use was reduced in methadone group on postoperative days 1, 2, 3
For parents of babies about to be discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit

Simulation Ups Parent Confidence for NICU Discharge

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Simulation experience was highly rated; parents reported feeling more prepared after the simulation
Teleconcussion assessment with a remote neurologist assessing football players using a telemedicine robot is feasible for sideline concussion assessments

Teleconcussion Assessments Are Feasible for Football Players

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High level of agreement between remote and face-to-face providers with regard to examination findings
Large screens are more effective for promoting the hedonic (perceived attractiveness) and pragmatic (perceived control) qualities of smartwatches

Screen Size, Shape Affect User Perception of Smartwatches

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Large screens are more effective for promoting hedonic and pragmatic qualities of smartwatches