Top stories in health and medicine, December 5, 2014

From MedPage Today: Duplication Error May Make Giants. A duplication in a short stretch of the X chromosome may be responsible for a specific type of gigantism seen in children. Lab Work Moves More Quickly to Clinical Setting. A second investigational drug in the isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) inhibitor class has demonstrated activity in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). ICH Outcome Better with Early Rehab. Starting rehabilitation within 48 hours of an intracerebral hemorrhage was associated with improved survival and functional outcomes at 6 months. Unnecessary Chest X-Rays on Kids Common. Too many pediatric chest X-rays are done unnecessarily. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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