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The H2FPEF score, a prognostic tool for diagnosing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, proved useful for risk stratification in HCM. The H2FPEF s...
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Women’s Menstrual Cycles Affected After Earthquakes
Women’s Menstrual Cycles Affected After Earthquakes
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women's menstrual cycles are affected after an earthquake, with an increased risk for irregularities seen in association with posttraumatic stress symptoms, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Brain and...
No Infections Seen After Transperineal Biopsy for Prostate Cancer
No Infections Seen After Transperineal Biopsy for Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with suspicion for prostate cancer, transperineal biopsy has similar cancer detection rates as transrectal biopsy but a significantly lower risk for infection, according to a research letter published online...
Guideline Developed for Opioid Prescribing in Children With Acute Pain
Guideline Developed for Opioid Prescribing in Children With Acute Pain
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Sept. 30 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for opioid prescribing for acute pain management in children and...
Recall of Conversion Practice Exposure Tied to Mental Health Symptoms
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Ultrasonic Propulsion of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments Cuts Relapse
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