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Stillbirths have eclipsed infant deaths for the first time in the United States

CDC: Stillbirths Now Outnumber Infant Deaths in U.S.

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Experts point to dropping infant death rates, racial disparities in care, and fertility treatments as factors
Cellular damage occurs when people undergo computed tomography scans

Evidence of Cellular Damage From Computed Tomography

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But whether this could trigger cancer or other health issues remains unclear
Many U.S. hospitals overestimate their ability to provide fast delivery of tissue plasminogen activator to stroke patients

Adherence to Stroke Guidelines Overestimated by Hospitals

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Study shows delivery of tissue plasminogen activator is often later than staff believes
In a new review

Review Highlights Surgical Options for Gallbladder Disease

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Researchers outline pluses, minuses of various surgical approaches
Minimally-invasive surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm appears to boost survival in the short term more than traditional surgery does

Minimally-Invasive AAA Repair May Up Survival in Short Term

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But advantage of minimally-invasive abdominal aortic aneurysm repair diminishes over time
Some women who have surgery for early-stage breast cancer may benefit from additional radiation to nearby lymph nodes

Nodal Radiation Doesn’t Impact Early Breast Cancer Survival

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Researchers find it lowers chances of recurrence, but does not boost overall survival
More than a quarter-million Vietnam veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms today

PTSD Symptoms Persist for Thousands of Vietnam Vets

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It's never too late to seek help, experts say
Ginger is effective for reducing pain in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea

Ginger May Be Effective for Relieving Primary Dysmenorrhea

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Meta-analysis shows reduction in pain visual analog score with ginger during days three to four of cycle
Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis does not reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with cirrhosis

Pharmacological Prophylaxis Doesn’t Cut VTE in Cirrhosis

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Low rate of VTE in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis; unaffected by pharmacological prophylaxis
Bevacizumab is safe and stable when stored at 4 degrees Celsius

Bevacizumab Safe, Stable for Multiple Dosing From Single Vial

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No evidence of infection, inflammation when bevacizumab is stored at 4° Celsius for a week