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Healio Minute Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 Edition: Exhale for cancer risk, nail fortifies fractures, loss is gain

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Passing this breath test could be lifesaver

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Exhaled organic compounds might identify colorectal cancer. Read more.

Researchers saw solid results using intramedullary nail

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Implant worked effectively for displaced proximal humeral fractures. Read more.

Loss equaled gain for amputees

Healio.com/Orthotics-Prosthetics: Complex regional pain syndrome reduced following amputation. Read more.  

A vote for respiratory viral vaccines

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Influenza and RSV among common causes of acute ear infections in children. Read more.

Does mental health care need boost for ASD patients?

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Crises visits to ED much greater among children with autism. Read more.