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Contraceptive Patch, Implant Not Tied to Endothelial Activation
Not found to induce endothelial activation after four months of use
Wide Variation in Hospital Tx Patterns for Metastatic CRC
Use of metastatic site surgery, multiagent chemo increases as hospitals' volume of services increases
D-Dimer Levels Up in C1-INH Deficient Hereditary Angioedema
However, rhC1INH therapy not associated with thrombotic events
Antiviral Tx Improves Survival in Sorafenib-Treated HBV-HCC
Antiviral therapy with nucleoside analogues linked to improved overall survival
Certain Macrolides Linked With Higher Risk of Pyloric Stenosis
Risk, though small, appears highest when medications given in first six weeks
Hot Flashes Linger Long After Final Menses in Many Women
More than half of women experience these symptoms for seven years or more
Mindfulness Program Helps Seniors Sleep Better
Small study found meditation improved sleep scores more than lessons on sleep habits
Medical Journals Should Not Be Swayed by Fear of Libel Lawsuits
Fear of corporate defamation lawsuits should not prevent examination of corporate products
High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
At Least 4 to 5 Percent Weight Loss Needed to Cut Diabetes Risk
Findings in Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation, hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent