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Balloon Catheters May Reduce Blood Loss in Women with Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
Data from a systematic review supported radiologic interventions but should be interpreted with caution.
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Aspirin for CRC Prevention May Work Best in Adults With Unhealthy Lifestyles
Researchers analyzed regular aspirin use based on data from more than 100,000 individuals.
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Support for Laser Treatment to Reduce NMSC Risk is Increasing
There is a “growing body of research that demonstrates we are improving the health of our patients’ skin with certain types of laser treatments,...
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Identifying Child Abuse Through Oral Health: What Every Clinician Should Know
Pediatricians should consult with forensic pediatric dentists or child abuse specialists for assistance in evaluating indications of abuse.
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Is Your Patient Too Old for a Colonoscopy?
Complications, including dehydration, bleeding, bowel perforation, and pulmonary or CV issues, may outweigh benefit.
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The Battle Against Recurrent UTIs in Welsh Women
A high level of resistance to two recommended antibiotics was observed, suggesting that more frequent urine cultures could better guide antibiotic...
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Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease’s Changing Demographics
Recent data have identified three demographic groups experiencing higher rates of ALD relative to previous periods and who may therefore require...
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We Asked 7 Doctors: How Do You Get Patients to Exercise?
Make starting easy, recommend doing something they enjoy, point out multiple benefits, and monitor progress.
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Unseen Toll: Cancer Patients’ Spouses Face Higher Suicide Risk
“These findings suggest a need for clinical and societal awareness to prevent suicidal behaviors among spouses of patients with cancer.”
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Could Baseline MRIs Reshape Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment?
Investigators analyzed data from men with prostate cancer who had MRI within 6 months before or after their initial biopsy.
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Untreated Hypertension Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
“These results suggest that treating high blood pressure as a person ages continues to be a crucial factor in reducing their risk of Alzheimer’s...