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AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work
Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
Nipple-Sparing Surgery Safe in Carefully Selected Patients
No differences in survival or recurrence in women who choose to keep nipple
ACOG: More Women Opting for Unsupervised Home Births
ACOG recommends doctor of midwife be present even for generally healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy
LVADs Linked to Worsening Health, Cognitive Function
Research suggests left ventricular assist devices aren't a magic bullet
Multiple Surgeries Common in Breast Reconstruction
Most post-mastectomy breast cancer patients will need two or more procedures to complete process
ACOG: Pregnant Women May Believe E-Cigarettes OK
But expectant moms shouldn't use nicotine in any form, researchers say
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Offers Lasting Benefit
Operation safe for select patients; significant clinical benefit seen through five years
Lasting Mortality Benefit for MI Care at High-Performing Hospital
Survival difference of about one year between high- and low-performing hospitals
Subunit Vaccine Efficacious Against Herpes Zoster
Vaccine efficacy 97.2 percent overall in phase 3 trial among adults aged 50 years and older
PAS: Rate of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Increasing
From 2004 to 2013, increase from seven to 17 cases per 1,000 admissions to NICUs
