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Pros and Cons of Annual Physical Discussed
Pros include fostering of therapeutic relationship; cons include lack of evidence for benefits
Budesonide May Be Beneficial in Extremely Preterm Infants
Reduced incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia but may be linked to increased mortality
Glucose Threshold Suggested for Neonatal Hypoglycemia
No adverse outcome when hypoglycemia treated to maintain blood glucose concentration of ≥47 mg/dL
Lesion-Directed Screening Effectively Detects Skin Cancer
Has similar detection rate as total-body examination, takes much less time
Comprehensive Prevention Program Cuts Suicide Attempts
Findings among youths in counties implementing the Garrett Lee Smith program
Safety-Net Hospitals Have Higher Costs, Worse Outcomes
Found to have higher mortality, readmission, surgical costs after controlling for patient factors
Age Impacts Outcomes After Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Younger patients have significantly lower rates of recurrence, death
Stroke Risk Higher for People With High-Strain Jobs
Findings more pronounced for ischemic stroke, significant only in women
Internet Interventions Interest Informed Melanoma Patients
Those most receptive are younger, comfortable with Internet, more knowledgeable about melanoma
Lower-Income Cancer Patients Less Likely to Participate in Trials
Trial participation decreases with decreasing annual household income
