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MRIs Don’t Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
Study finds getting one delays treatment, raises odds of mastectomy

2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke

Non-Hospital Baby Abductions a New Concern
Study highlights the value of education and media involvement

Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment
Phase II study finds sorafenib helps reverse disease resistance to anti-hormonal therapy

Kids’ Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
British study also finds a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen might work as a follow-up

Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Yards, parks in older U.S. cities retain high amounts of the toxin, research shows

Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks

Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Brain imaging suggests it could be a non-pharmacological intervention for the disorder

Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides
Study suggests restricting access to firearms for at-risk patients saves lives

Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People
Atorvastatin as beneficial in those over 65 as in younger patients, study says