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Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes
Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance
Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
Exercise Regimen Beneficial in Head, Neck CA Radiation Tx
Significant benefits of exercise regimen in reducing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission
Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
HPV Vaccination Often Not Timely for Girls
Researchers note that CDC recommends vaccination at age 11 or 12
AAP Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Measles
Seventy people now infected; most hadn't been vaccinated against measles
Higher Cardiovascular Risk Seen With Eczema
Higher risk of heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition
Age Doesn’t Affect Outcome of Revision Cochlear Implantation
Restoration in speech perception scores after revision cochlear implantation in younger, older cohorts
Moderate Changes in Lipids With Tocilizumab/Tofacitinib in RA
Review shows no changes for rheumatoid arthritis patients with tumor necrosis factor antagonist tx
CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females
Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
