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Healio Minute Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 Edition: Autism gets technical, angioplasty counts the days, lung cancer takes deep breath

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Science, tech, engineering and math? Bring it on

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Young adults with autism spectrum disorders adapt well to subjects that the world economy craves. Read more.

My angioplasty was a breeze: Now can I go home?

Healio.com/Cardiology: Maybe in two days, if you’re among 40% who meet early discharge criteria. Read more.

Future lung cancer tests could begin with: ‘Breathe out…’

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Inexpensive and portable breath analysis tool detects malignant nodules. Read more.

Solution for the eyes takes a nosedive and survives

Healio.com/Optometry: Ophthalmic solution designed for allergic conjunctivitis also finds success relieving allergic rhinitis. Read more.

Knee surgery vs. rehab alone? The ‘pivotal’ answer

Healio.com/Orthopedics: ACL surgery may be more effective for return to pivoting sports. Read more.