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Only limited value when costs are considered, study suggests
Bowel preparation protocols appeared protective in small study
Recommends a multimodal approach to treating acute pain, with use of opioids "when needed"
A majority of respondents were supportive of increasing education for providers, however
Recommends a multimodal approach to treating acute pain, with use of opioids "when needed"
A majority of respondents were supportive of increasing education for providers, however
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Observation of complete plaque regression with multimodal therapy may be a first
Is it "just" a hematoma or something more sinister?
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Integrated mental health specialists on care teams suggested as vital to program's impact
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Gastric cancer incidence was lower after adjusting for certain factors in post hoc analyses
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
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Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns
An increase in microbial risk score based on 22 bacteria tied to a 50% increase in HNSCC risk
A look at injuries and health problems from Pete Townshend to Celine Dion
Phase III trial program showed 30% to 34% reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations
Study suggests differences in how the ACA cost-sharing exemption is applied across patient groups
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
Longtime NIA researcher investigated synaptic damage in neurodegenerative disorders
