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CDC: Routine Procedures Lead to Two Cases of HCV Transmission
In both cases, there were breaches in safety rules, CDC reports
Circadian Clock Has Significant Impact on Allergic Reaction
Allergic diseases exhibit circadian variations, may be suitable targets for chronotherapy
Laser at 924/975 + Curettage Best for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Best results on starch test scale, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale with combined laser, curettage
Longer Needles Recommended for Epinephrine Autoinjectors
In 68 percent of participants, skin-to-muscle depth was greater than autoinjector needle length
CBT, Sertraline Insufficient in Diabetes and Depression
Improvement in depression, with advantage for sertraline, but glycemic control remains unchanged
More Musculoskeletal Pain for Workers in Interventional Lab
Musculoskeletal pain highest among technicians and nurses; lower for physicians, trainees
Experimental Research Targets Emulsifiers in Food
Study in mice suggests changes might raise risk of bowel diseases and metabolic syndrome
Incidence of Viral Pneumonia Up in Young Children
66 percent of pneumonia cases in more than 2,000 children studied caused by viruses alone
Benefits/Risks Seen in Pregnancy Post Bariatric Surgery
Gestational diabetes less likely, but smaller infants more common
CDC: In U.S., Half Million C. Difficile Infections in 2011
29,000 died within a month of diagnosis
