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Complication Rate Low for CNRA Lumbar Epidural Injections
Rates similar to physician rates for fluoroscopic-guided LESI
Early Rehab Doesn’t Increase Adverse Events Post-CABG
Findings in coronary artery bypass graft patients entering cardiac rehab within two weeks of discharge
Researchers Identify Predictors of Awakening After Acute Coma
Lesser pineal shift, reduction or no increase in pineal shift on follow-up CT up odds of awakening
Meaning-Centered Group Therapy Beneficial in Advanced Cancer
Improvements in patient quality of life, reduction in psychological distress
Low Adherence to Daily HIV Prophylaxis in High-Risk Women
Products that do not require daily use may be more suitable for some women
Prehospital Magnesium Sulfate Doesn’t Benefit Stroke Outcomes
No improvement in disability outcomes at 90 days with prehospital magnesium sulfate therapy
Smartphone Accessory Could Help Detect HIV, Syphilis
Low-cost accessory replicates laboratory-based blood test, researchers report
Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low
Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination
One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill
One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
