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Medical treatment for appendicitis effective long-term
- Author:
- Brittany Vargas
Publish date: August 9, 2023
Some patients (29%) who initially received antibiotics required surgery up to 20 years later.
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Folic acid supplementation for birth defects reaffirmed
- Author:
- Brittany Vargas
Publish date: August 2, 2023
Primary care physicians play a key role in patient education and ensuring that all patients receive adequate folic acid.
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Stiff arteries may cause metabolic syndrome
- Author:
- Brittany Vargas
Publish date: July 26, 2023
“It seems metabolic syndrome has a new risk factor we haven’t thought about.”
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Weighing childhood obesity interventions
- Author:
- Brittany Vargas
Publish date: July 10, 2023
The long-term effects of these new agents on children and teens are poorly understood, and both medication and surgery are associated with...
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Medical cannabis does not reduce use of prescription meds
- Author:
- Brittany Vargas
Publish date: July 5, 2023
“This study did not identify important effects of medical cannabis laws on receipt of opioid or nonopioid pain treatment among patients with...
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COVID vaccines safe for young children, study finds
- Author:
- Brittany Vargas
Publish date: June 7, 2023
“These results can provide reassurance to clinicians, parents, and policymakers alike.”