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Contraceptive shot offers family planning options
Women in the West African nation of Burkina Faso now have access to a lower-dose formulation of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) packaged in a novel injection system that is designed to increase access to contraception at all levels of the health system. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full October 5, 2014 Issue in PDF
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To D or Not to D?
The American Geriatrics Society has published guidelines on the use of vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of falls in the elderly, but some researchers are not on board with this. -
Amide Form of N-acetylcysteine Improves Outcomes in Experimental TBI
Mitochondrial oxidative stress and damage is connected to neuronal cell death and behavioral outcomes after TBI. Antioxidant treatment with the amide form of N-acetylcsyteine, which has central nervous system (CNS) bioavailability, was shown to improve markers of damage and cognitive function in rats when provided by intraperitoneal injection post experimental TBI. -
The Final Word? Low-carb vs Low-fat
This randomized, parallel group study over 12 months found greater weight and cardiovascular risk benefits in obese adults eating a low-carbohydrate diet vs a low-fat diet. -
The Yellow Spice That Just Keeps on Giving: Turmeric and Arthritis
A polysaccharide-rich extract of turmeric rhizome provided benefits in people with knee osteoarthritis. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full October 5, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Drug approved to treat malignant hyperthermia
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Tool integrates caregivers into the discharge plan
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Give options: Register online or at kiosk