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Deep brain stimulation shows promise in treating Tourette syndrome
While deep brain stimulation is not approved for Tourette syndrome in the United States, it shows promise as a treatment option.
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Swedish study finds low risk of developing psoriasis in bariatric surgery patients
Obesity puts patients at risk for psoriasis, but bariatric surgery can help change that.
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Robot-assisted prostatectomy providing better outcomes
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy shows better early postoperative outcomes than does laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
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Biotin interference a concern in hormonal assays
Biotinylated assays susceptible to false results.
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Diagnostic laparoscopy pinpoints postop abdominal pain in bariatric patients
Causes of persistent abdominal pain after bariatric surgery can be identified with diagnostic laparoscopy.
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ACOG urges standardization of postpartum hemorrhage treatment
Standardized tools such as risk assessment charts can help identify early signs of hemorrhage.
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Statin use reduces death and decompensation in cirrhosis patients
More statins, more positive outcomes.
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Survival in lupus patients has plateaued
Wealthier countries have generally fared better than low- and middle-income countries.
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Tattooing and piercing are no longer taboo, but health concerns persist
Body modifications may be mainstream, but they can limit job choices.
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New assay helps differentiate between viral and bacterial infections in children
More accurate tests, more accurate diagnosis.
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FDA advisory committee rejects opioids in children’s cough syrup
Adolescents are the most at-risk population for opioid misuse.
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Adoption of robotic-assisted surgery uneven across specialties
The spread of robotic-assisted surgery is ongoing, but adoption rates have differed among surgical specialties.
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MTX side effects limit patient use
“Side effects alone or in combination with inadequate disease control were more important in the context of treatment discontinuation than...