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May 22, 2013 11:04AM
May 22, 2013 09:00AM
Small Cancer Risk Following CT Scans In Childhood And Adolescence Confirmed
But the absolute excess for all cancers combined is low Young people who undergo CT scans are 24% more likely to develop cancer compared with those who do not, a study published today on bmj.com suggests. However the absolute excess for all cancers combined was low, at 9.38 for every 100,000 person years of follow-up...
May 22, 2013 01:00AM
Parents Think 1 In 100 Teens Using "Study Drugs" But Actual Figure Is More Like 1 In 10
As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a "study drug" - a prescription stimulant or amphetamine - to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug...
May 22, 2013 01:00AM
Good Long-Term Outcomes After Surgery In Most Infants With Posterior Fossa Subdural Hematoma
Posterior fossa subdural hematoma (PFSDH) is a serious and rare condition in newborns, generally occurring after difficult deliveries. But with appropriate treatment, there's an excellent chance of good long-term outcomes even in severe cases of PFSDH, reports a study in the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons...
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