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Medical School a Risk Factor for Suicide?Limited research shows 'no consensus' on whether suicide rates in medical students are higher or lower than in the overall
population, but some early-career physicians are at risk.
Medscape Medical News, June 05, 2017
After Concussion, Limiting Exercise UnnecessaryPatients recover from a concussion at the same pace, whether they begin exercising immediately or rest until symptoms have
resolved, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News, June 05, 2017
Sodium in Packaged Food DeclinesThe amount of sodium US households acquired from packaged food and beverage purchases and the sodium content of the purchases
have declined significantly, but few purchases meet recommended guidelines.
Medscape Medical News, June 05, 2017
Low Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affects Facial DevelopmentA new study has shown consistent associations between prenatal alcohol exposure at any level and craniofacial shape. Differences
were concentrated around the midface, nose, lips, and eyes.
New System Reduces Kidney Transplant DisparitiesEarly results suggest new allocation system decreases ethnic/racial disparities in kidney transplantation; more follow-up
needed to know if the system's effect will be sustained.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California