In a review article published in July, the British Medical Journal noted that a series of studies found that distracted patients suffered less from nausea and required fewer painkillers.

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This article, published in the Christmas 2012 issue of the British Medical Journal, reviewed industry reports and medical studies to help guide physicians who may have to answer questions and fill out fitness to fly certificates for the growing ranks of aspiring space travelers.

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An analysis of about 25 studies, published in this week's British Medical Journal, suggest that St.

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But two recent studies, including one in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association and one in the British Medical Journal, found that heel patients who received shock wave therapy did no better than patients who received a fake treatment.

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