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For patients seen in emergency departments solely for chest pain not due to myocardial infarction

Benefit of Noninvasive Tests in Non-MI Chest Pain Questioned

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Such screenings don't predict who will have a future cardiovascular event, researchers report
Many women with breast cancer lack basic knowledge about their disease

Many Breast Cancer Patients Lack Knowledge of Their Disease

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Problem more pronounced among minority women
People at age 55 who've lived with 11 to 20 years of high cholesterol show double the risk of coronary heart disease compared to people who age with only one to 10 years of high cholesterol

Duration of Hyperlipidemia in 30s/40s Impacts CHD Risk

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Researchers compare extended exposure to high cholesterol to "pack years" in smoking
Higher cumulative use of anticholinergics may increase the risk of dementia

Cumulative Use of Anticholinergic Medication Tied to Dementia

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Class of drugs interferes with a key brain chemical, but study doesn't prove cause and effect
For critically ill patients

Chlorhexidine Bathing Doesn’t Cut Health Care-Linked Infections

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No difference in primary outcome for bathing with chlorhexidine versus nonantimicrobial cloth
For children in pediatric intensive care units mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure

Sedation Protocol Doesn’t Reduce Duration of Ventilation in PICU

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No reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation for children with sedation protocol versus usual care
Marijuana shouldn't be legalized because of the potential harm it can cause children and adolescents

AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana

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But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses
Use of morphine post-tonsillectomy should be limited

Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy

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Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
Parents might order fewer calories for their children if menus included calorie counts or information on how much walking would be required to burn off the calories in foods

Menu Calorie Data May Prompt Parents to Encourage Exercise

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Info about minutes or miles of activity required to burn off calories may be most helpful
Two studies published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine evaluate the tools available for diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Studies Highlight Tools for Diagnosis of COPD

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Tools include FEV1/FVC and laryngeal height plus Lung Function Questionnaire