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• BD prevalence in depression varies according to diagnostic method
• Smoke-free laws lead to fewer heart attacks
• BD prevalence in depression varies according to diagnostic method
• Genetic counseling benefits relatives of schizophrenia patients
• Genetic counseling benefits relatives of schizophrenia patients
• Race and income impacts rate of bystander-initiated CPR in communities
• Procalcitonin good marker of bacteremia in children with central lines
• First-trimester ultrasound may lead to earlier abortion
• MRI gives clearer picture of COPD stroke risk
• Experts explore decline in tonsillectomy rate

BD prevalence in depression varies according to diagnostic method Posted: 30 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT The prevalence of bipolar disorder in patients with a major depressive episode varies widely depending on the diagnostic method used, researchers report.

Smoke-free laws lead to fewer heart attacks Posted: 30 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT A recent decline in the incidence of myocardial infarction in Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, could be due to the implementation of smoke-free laws, researchers suggest.

BD prevalence in depression varies according to diagnostic method Posted: 30 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT The prevalence of bipolar disorder in patients with a major depressive episode varies widely depending on the diagnostic method used, researchers report.

Genetic counseling benefits relatives of schizophrenia patients Posted: 30 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT Genetic counseling is generally welcomed by the family members of patients with schizophrenia and can provide lasting benefits, say researchers.

Genetic counseling benefits relatives of schizophrenia patients Posted: 30 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT Genetic counseling is generally welcomed by the family members of patients with schizophrenia and can provide lasting benefits, say researchers.

Race and income impacts rate of bystander-initiated CPR in communities Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT Individuals who have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are most likely to receive bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation if they live in a predominantly White, high-income neighborhood, study results show.

Procalcitonin good marker of bacteremia in children with central lines Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT High procalcitonin levels are a good indicator of bacteremia in children with a central venous catheter who present to the emergency department with fever, suggest study findings.

First-trimester ultrasound may lead to earlier abortion Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT Early diagnosis of structural fetal abnormalities by ultrasound during the first trimester would give women the option of undergoing abortion at a safer time in their pregnancy, research indicates.

MRI gives clearer picture of COPD stroke risk Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients are at increased risk for carotid artery thickening, show the results of a study in elderly men.

Experts explore decline in tonsillectomy rate Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT Hospital admissions for acute throat infection in children have increased significantly over the past decade in the UK, while the rate of tonsillectomy has declined, researchers report.

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