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Experimental Ebola Vaccine Shows Potential
Appeared to provoke good immune response in Chinese study; larger trials needed
Greater Use of Antibiotics Tied to Higher Odds of Diabetes
Data on one million people suggest a higher risk of the illness linked to changes in gut microbes
Meds Not Stents in Patients With Intracranial Arterial Stenosis
Use of medical therapy appears safer for narrowed brain arteries, researchers say
Majority of ER Doctors Admit Ordering Tests Defensively
97 percent said they had patients undergo procedures that weren't medically needed
Rotational Instrument Delivery OK for Fetal Malposition
Neonatal outcomes similar to those seen with cesarean section
One in Nine Needs Emergency Revisit for Kidney Stones
Access to urologic care, processes of care cut risk of repeat emergency encounters
Lasting Benefit for Stress Mgmt Post Breast Cancer Surgery
Cognitive-behavioral stress management reduces depressive symptoms, improves QOL
2015 Diabetes Standards Focus on Individualized Tx Approach
2015 Standards for Diabetes Care focus on ethnic differences in risk, BP targets, treatment goals
Pulmonologist Management Beneficial in NSCLC
Improved rates of stage-specific treatment for early-, advanced-stage NSCLC with comorbid COPD
Exercise Improves Men’s Sexual Function Regardless of Race
Men who get the most physical activity report more erections, orgasms
