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Prediction Rule Targets Side Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs
Major Finding: A defined daily dose of antiepileptic drugs of greater than 3.5 was the single best predictor of side effects in a clinical...
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Consider Narrow Fluconazole Strategy if Candida Incidence Is Low
Major Finding: In 179 premature neonates weighing 750 g who received at least 7 days of antibiotic therapy, fluconazole prophylaxis would have...
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Prenatal Screen Predicts Maternal Risk of Traumatic Death
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Vitamin D Levels Correspond to Disability in MS
Major Finding: For every 10-ng/mL increase in 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with multiple sclerosis, subsequent EDSS (Expanded Disability...
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Coronary Dissection Drives MI Rates in Pregnancy
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Warfarin Self-Testing Boosts Time in Therapeutic Range
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Athletes With ICDs Have a Sporting Chance for Safe Play
Major Finding: While 9% of athletes with ICDs received a shock from their devices during competition or practice, there were no serious adverse...
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No Increased VTE Risk Found With NuvaRing
Major Finding: The 4-year risk of venous thromboembolism was 9 emboli/10,000 woman-years in patients on NuvaRing or combined oral contraceptives...
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BMI Linked to Success of Arrest of Dilatation Treatment
Major Finding: Successful treatment of arrest of dilatation with oxytocin was achieved in 90% of women with body mass indexes of less than 25 kg/...
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Metformin Resolves Amenorrhea in Antipsychotic-Treated Schizophrenia
Major Finding: Metformin treatment resolved amenorrhea in 67% of women with schizophrenia on an antipsychotic, compared with 5% resolution in the...
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Physicians Underestimate Patient Pain from IUD Insertion
Major Finding: Patients rated their maximum pain during IUD insertion at 64 mm on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, compared with a rating by...