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Advantages of Shorter Resident Shifts Found Lacking
Shorter medical resident duty hours may be worse for patients and only slightly better for residents
Case Series Addresses Spine Tumors in Pregnancy
Most women with benign spine tumors can wait for surgery until after delivery
AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination
Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism
One-Quarter of Adnexal Masses in Youth Are Malignant
Presence of gynecologic surgeon lowers odds of oophorectomy in benign masses
Some Angiotensin Receptor Blockers More Potent Than Others
Candesartan and valsartan most efficacious post-MI hyperaldosteronism suppressors
Review: Some Nonpharmacologic Tx Effective in Peds GI Disorders
Improvements with hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, probiotics in AP-FGIDs
Smartphone ECGs Have Similar Accuracy to Standard ECGs
Smartphone and standard ECGs detect atrial rate and rhythm, AV block, QRS delay with equal accuracy
Resting-State Connectivity Predicts Psychotherapy Response
Pretreatment connectivity can predict response to psychotherapy in major depressive disorder
Residential Program Cuts CVD Risk Factors in Obese Youth
Helps with weight loss, but therapy is costly and long-term results are unknown
Elevated Risk of Psychiatric Dx in Adults Born Very Premature
Greater risks seen for those exposed to steroid drugs in the womb