New algorithm has passing oxygen saturation threshold ≥95 percent in pre- and post-ductal measurement, only one retest
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CWI has no impact on overall survival at 10 years among patients with intermediate-risk breast cancer
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Findings show survival benefits for both risk-reducing mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy
Read More »American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7 to 10
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec. 7 to 10 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including hematology specialists as well as clinical practitioners and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, …
Read More »Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1 to 5
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America was held from Dec. 1 to 5 in Chicago, drawing participants from around the world, including radiologists, radiation oncologists, physicists in medicine, radiologic technologists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured scientific papers from a number of …
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Findings seen among younger Black women followed for seven years
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In the context of coaching calls, neither nicotine replacement therapy nor mHealth interventions significantly add to the quit rate
Read More »Sepsis Care Guided by Daily Procalcitonin Cuts Antibiotic Duration
However, no difference seen for care guided by C-reactive protein measurement
Read More »Prenatal SSRI Exposure Linked to Functional Constipation in Offspring
SSRI-exposed children did not have increased risk of functional nausea and vomiting or functional abdominal pain disorders
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Exposure to pressure ulcers linked to impaired motor recovery one year after spinal cord injury
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