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For children in pediatric intensive care units mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure

Sedation Protocol Doesn’t Reduce Duration of Ventilation in PICU

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No reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation for children with sedation protocol versus usual care
Prostate biopsies that combine magnetic resonance imaging technology with ultrasound appear to give men better information regarding the seriousness of their cancer

MRI-Targeted Prostate Biopsy May Yield Better Results

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Spots more aggressive cancer, but fewer low-risk cases
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at increased risk for a number of serious health problems

Women With PCOS Hospitalized More Often

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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to be hospitalized for variety of reasons
Two studies published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine evaluate the tools available for diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Studies Highlight Tools for Diagnosis of COPD

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Tools include FEV1/FVC and laryngeal height plus Lung Function Questionnaire
Most primary care providers consider advanced medical imaging to be of considerable value for patient care

Most PCPs Consider Advanced Imaging of Value to Patient Care

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Docs whose careers predate proliferation of imaging assign higher value to advanced imaging
Childhood neglect is associated with changes in the brain's white matter

Childhood Neglect Appears to Affect White Matter Integrity

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Changes less significant in children placed in high-quality foster care at an early age
An electronic medical record system

Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission

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Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
For patients with head and neck cancers undergoing radiation therapy

Exercise Regimen Beneficial in Head, Neck CA Radiation Tx

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Significant benefits of exercise regimen in reducing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
High penicillin G prescribing may lead to an altered level of resistance in the commensal viridans group streptococci population

High Penicillin Prescribing Could Build Reservoirs of Resistance

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Significant difference in minimum inhibitory concentration for high, low prescribers of penicillin G
Preoperative back pain and individual pain sensitivity can predict postoperative pain following lumbar surgery

Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes

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Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis