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Office Visits Common Before Suicide Attempt
Many see a doctor before ending their life, suggesting prevention opportunity
Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Rx Soaring, Even for Older Meds
No meds available for MS for less than $50,000 a year in U.S., researchers say
Less Urinary Incontinence After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
At five years post-op, more women have UI with subtotal hysterectomy; vaginal bleeding for 11 percent
Exercise Can’t Fix the Damage of a Bad Diet
Physical activity has health benefits, but obesity is not only due to lack of exercise
Two Novel Technologies Promising in Cancer Care
Experimental devices might reduce risk of side effects, lower costs, researchers say
Antibiotic Choice Affects Infection Rate After Head and Neck Sx
Use of clindamycin, but not extended duration of prophylactic antibiotics, increases infection rate
Most Interventional Pulmonology Grads in Academic Practices
Three-quarters of interventional pulmonology graduates have positions in academic practices
532-nm Picosecond Laser Removes Yellow Tattoo Ink
Findings based on a small case series with over 75 percent clearance of the yellow ink
CRC Screening Among Older Adults Often Inappropriate
Screening seen in more than half of adults aged 75 and older, with less than 10-year life expectancy
More Evidence Needed to Assess Impact of Duty Hour Policies
Rigidity of surgical resident policies may have unintended, detrimental effects on patient
