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First-Time Abortion Does Not Affect Risk for Psychiatric Readmission CME Women with a history of inpatient psychiatric care are not at increased risk for readmission after undergoing a first-time, first-trimester induced abortion.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 22, 2012
FDA Approvals: New Lotion for Treatment of Head Lice CME/CE The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new lotion for treatment of head lice in children 6 months and older and in adults.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 22, 2012
Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Improves Metabolic Risk Factors in Kids CME Children and adolescents who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity have a lower cardiometabolic risk profile, regardless of the time they spend sedentary.
Heartwire CME, February 22, 2012
Aromatase Inhibitor for Breast Cancer Prevention May Cause Bone Loss CME New data from a subset of women reveal that a specific aromatase inhibitor for the prevention of breast cancer worsens age-related decreases in bone mineral density.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 21, 2012
Antibiotics May Not Be Needed for Acute Rhinosinusitis CME A randomized controlled trial shows that symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis resolve spontaneously without the use of antibiotics, based on quality-of-life scores.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 21, 2012
CT/CTA May Predict Risk for Recurrent Stroke CME Early assessment of intracranial and extracranial vasculature with computed tomography and computed tomography angiography predicts outcomes in patients with transient ischemic attack or minor stroke.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 21, 2012
High Intake of Omega-3 Enhances Vitamin A Effect in Retinitis Pigmentosa CME Nutritional intake of omega-3 fatty acids, such as oily fish, can reduce the rate of vision loss in patients with retinitis pigmentosa who are receiving vitamin A palmitate daily.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 21, 2012
Low Rate of Febrile UTI After Correction of Vesicoureteral Reflux CME A long-term follow-up study shows a low incidence of febrile urinary tract infections after successful endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children.
Reuters Health Information CME, February 17, 2012
Acupuncture Shows Slight Benefit as Migraine Prophylaxis CME New research has found no significant difference between 3 styles of traditional Chinese acupuncture and sham treatment in the number of days patients had a migraine during the study period.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 17, 2012
Dangerous Association Noted Between Mental Illness and Obesity CME Two clinical reviews reveal a possible dangerous link between mental illness and obesity by describing various contributing factors and presenting some treatment options.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 17, 2012