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AAP Endorses New Algorithm for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening

In a clinical report published online Dec. 16 in Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorses a new algorithm for use in critical congenital heart di

Sepsis Care Guided by Daily Procalcitonin Cuts Antibiotic Duration

Sepsis care guided by measurement of procalcitonin (PCT) reduces antibiotic duration safely compared with standard care, according to a study published online D

SABCS: Chest Wall Irradiation Does Not Impact Survival in Breast Cancer

For patients with intermediate-risk breast cancer, chest wall irradiation (CWI) after mastectomy does not influence 10-year overall survival, according to a stu

As Daily Steps Rise, Depression Levels Fall

Can you literally step away from depression A new global review of data found that increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated w

Quitline Coaching Helps Young Adults Stop Vaping

Almost half of young adults who vape are able to stop with quitline help, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in the American Journal of Preventive Me

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Noninferior to Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure

High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is noninferior to noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for endotracheal intubation or death within seven days for most patients with acut

Colon Cancer Rates Are Up Among the Young Worldwide

More young people around the world are falling prey to colon cancer, a new study shows. Colon cancer rates in young adults have risen in 27 out of 50 countries

Bribing Kids With Holiday Gifts Popular With Parents, Poll Says

Do parents use Santa Claus to help guide kids to better behavior It happens often, a new poll shows. One-quarter of parents of kids ages 3 to 5 said they ve thr

Trump Says He'll Try to Rid U.S. of Daylight Saving Time

President-elect Donald Trump is calling for an end to daylight saving time, a practice he described as inconvenient and costly. The Republican Party will use it

Texas Sues NY Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Pill by Telehealth

A New York doctor has been sued by the state of Texas for prescribing abortion pills via telehealth to a Dallas woman. In a news release announcing the filing o

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