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SCCM: Tight Glycemic Control No Benefit in Peds Hyperglycemia
Low likelihood of benefit, evidence of possibility of harm in critically ill children with hyperglycemia
SCCM: Hypothermia No Benefit After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
No significant benefit in survival with favorable functional outcome at one year for comatose children
CVD, Osteoporosis Risk Up for Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors
More people are living with other serious health conditions resulting from treatment, researchers say
STS: SAVR Still Excellent Option for Intermediate-Risk Seniors
Mortality for surgical aortic valve replacement similar to that of national benchmarks, but more strokes
STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community
All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
STS: Parents of CHD Children ID Important Outcome Measures
Survival statistics, surgeon-specific experience, complication rates are most important measures
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Many Partners of Young Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Anxiety
Anxiety is common even several years later, researchers find
ECG Could Be Used As Password for E-Health Record Access
Researchers say heartbeat could serve as a secure 'password' for patient's electronic medical history
ASCO: Moderate Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced CRC
Patients only appeared to derive benefit from moderate -- not vigorous -- activity
