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Functional somatic syndromes have high risk of poor self-perceived health, limitation in daily activities, and psychiatric comorbidity.

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For alert patients with trauma who are in stable condition, the Canadian C-Spine Rules are superior to the NEXUS Criteria with respect to sensitivity and specificity for cervical-spine injury.

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Emergency Medicine

As compared to aspirin alone, short-term DAPT within 24 hours of high-risk transient ischemic attack or mild-moderate ischemic stroke reduces the risk of recurrent stroke at the expense of higher risk of major bleeding

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People whose middle-age serum sodium exceeds 142 mmol/l have increased risk to be biologically older, develop chronic diseases and die at younger age

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Cardiology

In patients with supraventricular tachycardia, a modified Valsalva manoeuvre with leg elevation and supine positioning at the end of the strain should be considered as a routine first treatment

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CardiologyEmergency Medicine

Placebo has a significant association with pain reduction as seen in cannabinoid clinical trials, and the positive media attention may shape placebo responses in future trials

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Pain Medicine