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Livin' on the MDedge
Web of antimicrobials doesn’t hold water
Mushrooms go better with music, chickens get their stripes, and one study gets two opposing press releases.
Latest News
Handheld device highly sensitive in detecting amblyopia; can be used in children as young as 2 years of age
“Detecting amblyopia in children at an age when treatment is still effective has been a long-standing goal in pediatric ophthalmology.”
Feature
Med student’s skills put to the test saving life of accident victim
“It’s things like this that make the endless hours of studying worth it. I feel like I accomplished something.”
From the Journals
Study finds paying people to participate in clinical trials is not unethical
Researchers examine how varying cash incentives affect clinical trial recruitment, assessment of risk, and perception of coercion.
Conference Coverage
Military sexual trauma tied to risk for hypertension
“Assessing men and women’s history of trauma, including sexual trauma, is critical for recognizing nontraditional factors that contribute to their...
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Two Colorado nurses admit to stealing drugs from hospital patients
One nurse gained access to rooms of patients who weren’t assigned to her and diverted drugs from their pain-on-demand devices.
Livin' on the MDedge
Cook your amphibians before you eat them
Diet drinks may be tricking your brain.
From the Journals
Cardiogenic shock teams again tied to lower mortality
New data suggest centers with a shock team had higher survival and lower resource use in the cardiac ICU.
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New finasteride lawsuit brings renewed attention to psychiatric, ED adverse event reports
Both Canadian and British regulatory authorities have added warnings about depression and suicide to the Propecia label but the FDA has not...
Guidelines
Guideline gives weak support to trying oral medical cannabis for chronic pain
Does oral medical cannabis work in chronic pain? Here’s what the evidence says.
News
A pediatrician notices empty fields
It may be that after years of sitting in front of a video screen, too many children have settled into the role of being spectators and find the...