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Single-port laparoscopy has few complications but BMI matters
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Single-port laparoscopy has the potential to decrease surgical complications but obese patients have higher risks.
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Concerning rise of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome has U.S. doctors on alert
Girls and toddlers are at increased risk of this dermatologic disease.
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Clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone fare best on more outcomes for schizophrenia
AHRQ review finds supported employment is tied to better outcomes than is usual care.
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Female surgeons are responsible for more work at home
Women surgeons do more work at home
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FDA panels support two NDAs for buprenorphine subcutaneous injections
The panelists agree that subcutaneous formulations might help step the opioid epidemic.
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Addressing sexual health with adolescents must be a priority
Pediatricians paving the path to adulthood by addressing sexual health issues with teens.
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Location matters when it comes to thyroidectomy rates
Thyroidectomy had greater variation than prostatectomy, which was considered to be the procedure with the greatest regional variation in the U.S...
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Reminder calls to patients improve fecal test response
Automated phone calls and text messages are the least costly options to implement, yet live reminders may allow staff to address or triage other...
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Reminder calls to patients improve fecal test sample response rates
A phone call is all it takes to prevent CRC.
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Insulin pumps associated with lower risk of ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemia in kids
Keep risk low by pumping up insulin.
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CDC: Forty percent of cancers linked to overweight or obesity
Being overweight or obese was associated with a higher risk of at least 13 cancers.
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FDA approves third indication for onabotulinumtoxinA
The product is now approved for use in improving the appearance of forehead lines
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Blood donation intervals of 8 weeks safe for most donors
Ferritin screening may guide intervals for donation.
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FDA approves higher dose brigatinib tablet for advanced ALK+ NSCLC
This approval allows patients to follow the approved regimen with a single daily pill.
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Robotic surgery technologies have unique learning curves for trainees
Robotic-surgery training programs should consider what previous studies have found.