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Risk for Acute Bacterial Meningitis in Children with Complex Febrile SeizureFree

Bacterial meningitis is uncommon in children who present with a first complex febrile seizure.

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The Melanoma Stem Cell Controversy ContinuesFree

Melanoma-initiating cells that express CD271 may be unaffected by antimelanoma immunotherapy.

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Cellular Angiofibromas: The Meaning of Sarcomatous Transformation

Few patients with atypia or sarcomatous changes experienced recurrent CAF.

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Cardiac Arrests Witnessed by Prehospital Providers Have Better Outcomes

Earlier administration of advanced cardiac care is the presumed reason that outcomes are better than for bystander-witnessed or unwitnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

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Comparing Cervical Spine Movement with Flexiblade and Macintosh Laryngoscopes

The Flexiblade was associated with less C1–C2 mobility during intubation.

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Is Endoscopic Surveillance of Gastric Ulcers Cost-Effective?Free

Probably not, unless the prevalence of undetected malignancy exceeds 6%

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Is Acid-Reduction Therapy Associated with Risk for Hip Fractures?

Another study adds to the confusion about this potential link.

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Self-Expanding Stents for Benign Esophageal Perforation

Stents were effective, but which type to use remains unclear.

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An Antidepressant for Noncardiac Chest Pain?

Symptoms improved significantly more with venlafaxine than with placebo.

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U.S. Colorectal Cancer Screening: An Update

CDC data from 2008 reveal a positive trend in the CRC screening rate but also areas in which improvement is warranted.

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A New, but Not Yet Approved, Weight Loss DrugFree

A new serotonergic drug appeared to be safe in this study.

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