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Majority of Doctors Yield to Parents’ Vaccine Delay Requests
But most believe it puts children at risk, researchers find
Mitral Valve Repair Could Improve Mental Health
Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
SIR: Intranasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Eases Migraine
Therapy reduces pain level by about one-third for up to a month
SIR: Ultrasound Tx Relieves Pain in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Patients found relief from foot pain in short study, but longer trials are needed
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
High Prevalence of HCV in Baby Boomers Presenting to ER
Unrecognized HCV more likely among males, African-Americans, under/uninsured patients
L858R Mutation in Circulating Free DNA Is Prognostic in NSCLC
L858R mutation in tumor tissue or cfDNA is marker of shorter overall, progression-free survival
Earlier Surgery Tied to Greater Benefit in Cervical Radiculopathy
Benefit from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion within six months of symptoms
Suicidal Ideation Prevalent in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Strong correlations with depression, anxiety, sleep quality, and global mental health
February 2015 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...