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No pain, if you’ve got game
Allowing children to engage in “active” distraction techniques—such as playing a video game—during venipuncture can lead to reduced pain and...
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Can viscous fiber lower glycemic markers in type 2 diabetes?
The first meta-analysis to focus on viscous dietary fiber in T2D suggests a potential role for this supplement in improving glycemic control.
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Consider this Rx for patients with high triglycerides?
A daily dose of this prescription fish oil may be worth a trial in light of the cardiovascular benefits it affords statin-treated patients with...
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Rethinking daily aspirin for primary prevention
An updated meta-analysis of newer RCTs seems to settle the matter as to whether to use aspirin in individuals with no known history of...
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Ruling out PE in pregnancy
Can clinical probability and a high-sensitivity D-dimer test reliably and safely rule out pulmonary embolism during pregnancy?
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Is it better to take that antihypertensive at night?
A large RCT in a primary care setting comparing bedtime to upon-waking administration of antihypertensives answers the question.
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USPSTF expands options for cervical cancer screening
Women ages 30 to 65 years now have a third cervical cancer screening option.
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Do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening?
Enlisting patients to self-collect specimens for human papillomavirus testing is an effective way to detect cervical precancer in those who might...
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How old is too old for statins?
When to start, continue, or stop statins in those ages ≥ 75 years has been a quandary. Here’s what 2 studies have to say.
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Immediate or delayed pushing in the second stage of labor?
Is there any advantage to delaying pushing in the second stage of labor for nulliparous women receiving epidural analgesia?
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Can drinking more water prevent urinary tract infections?
A high-quality randomized controlled trial says ‘Yes.’