Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood in patients with advanced cancer: a randomized trial.
Small studies of variable quality suggest that massage therapy may relieve pain and other symptoms. ⋯ Massage may have immediately beneficial effects on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. Given the lack of sustained effects and the observed improvements in both study groups, the potential benefits of attention and simple touch should also be considered in this patient population.
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The effect of regression of cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis C is unknown. ⋯ Regression of cirrhosis occurs after antiviral therapy in some patients with chronic hepatitis C. Regression is associated with decreased disease-related morbidity and improved survival.
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Recent studies suggest that proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). ⋯ Proton-pump inhibitor therapy started within the past 30 days was associated with an increased risk for CAP, whereas longer-term current use was not.
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Multicenter Study
Burnout and suicidal ideation among U.S. medical students.
Little is known about the prevalence of suicidal ideation among U.S. medical students or how it relates to burnout. ⋯ Approximately 50% of students experience burnout and 10% experience suicidal ideation during medical school. Burnout seems to be associated with increased likelihood of subsequent suicidal ideation, whereas recovery from burnout is associated with less suicidal ideation.