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Medical abbreviations 'pose risk'

Doctors are warned that ambiguous abbreviations in medical notes are putting patients' lives at risk.

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Gore replaces skin cancer message - Sydney Morning Herald

Gore replaces skin cancer message Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 11 hours ago

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Three Year Registry Data From 1,278 Women Shows Long Term Efficacy For Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Three year data from the largest, multi center, prospective voluntary registry on any procedure for benign uterine fibroids showed that 90 percent of the women participating avoided a hysterectomy and of these, 85 percent had a substantial improvement in symptoms and quality of life.

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No Excess Cardiovascular Risk From Hormone Replacement Therapy For Most Patients

An American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) analysis of several studies monitoring the impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) shows young women in early menopause may not only have no increased cardiovascular risk from the therapy, but may indeed show benefit in the future. HRT has powerful effects in relieving menopausal symptoms.

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Female Soccer Players Can Take Steps To Avoid Knee Injuries

The number of damaging knee injuries among female soccer players has grown at an alarming rate. "Women injure their knees, especially their anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL), six to nine times more than men," said Dr. Kaare Kolstad, an orthopedic surgeon with The Methodist Hospital in Houston. "Most female soccer players tear their ACL when they stop abruptly or land awkwardly after jumping. It is typically a non-contact injury.

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She navigates route to community help for cancer patients - Baltimore Sun

She navigates route to community help for cancer patients Baltimore Sun, United States - 9 hours ago

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Skin cancer message gets strong dose of reality - Sydney Morning Herald

Skin cancer message gets strong dose of reality Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 4 hours ago

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Fight Against Youth Cancer Enters the Recording Studio - New York Times

Fight Against Youth Cancer Enters the Recording Studio New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago

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