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Support Groups for At-Home Walking Benefit PAD Patients
Patients with peripheral artery disease benefit from organized exercise program
Mental Health Services Up for U.S. Children
But most of that increase has been among patients who have less serious illness
Not Enough Younger, High-Risk Americans Getting Colonoscopies
Only a third of young people with family history of disease getting screened
Caffeine Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
Study suggests caffeine may help maintain healthy blood flow and sexual function
Optimal Mechanical Ventilation Strategy Identified for Obese
In meta-analysis, VCV + higher PEEP + single RM linked to highest PaO2/FiO2 ratio
CV Autonomic Neuropathy Predicts Urological Issues
Increased odds of erectile dysfunction and/or lower urinary tract symptoms in men with T1DM
Gender Differences in Receipt of End-of-Life Care
Male patients more likely to receive ICU care; males with EoL discussion less likely to have ICU stay
Novel Algorithm Can Classify Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Scoring system has sensitivity of 83 percent and specificity of 66 percent for eosinophilic CRS
Complication Rate Relatively Low for Anterior Lumbar Surgery
Review shows overall complication rate of 14.1%, with most complications at rate of 1% to 3%
Regional Anesthesia May Be Best in Infant Hernia Surgeries
Less likely to suffer from apnea following hernia surgery, compared with general anesthesia
