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General surgeons have high confidence after training
Key clinical point: U.S.
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Staying fit through midlife may keep cholesterol down
Key clinical point: Higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness delayed age-related adverse changes in serum lipids. Major findings: For healthy...
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Celiac disease more than doubles neuropathy risk
Key clinical point: Screening for celiac disease could be beneficial in patients with neuropathy. Major findings: The risk of neuropathy for...
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ASA: Radiation lowers local recurrence risk for DCIS patients with close or positive margins
Key clinical point: Ductal carcinoma in situ patients with close or positive tumor margins may benefit more from radiation. Major finding:...
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ASA: Tumors glow green in new ‘optical biopsy’ technique
Key clinical point: Fluorescein-tagged tumors glowed visibly and allowed accurate detection of pulmonary adenocarcinomas. Major finding: A novel...
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Prehospital Mechanical CPR Doesn’t Improve Survival
Key clinical point: Chest compressions via mechanical CPR did not confer greater 30-day survival than manual compressions. Major finding: 30-day...
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Prehospital mechanical CPR doesn’t improve survival
Key clinical point: Chest compressions via mechanical CPR did not confer greater 30-day survival than manual compressions. Major finding: 30-day...
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RA patients face significant out-of-pocket costs under Medicare
Key clinical point: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis face significant cost sharing for biologic disease modifying agents under Medicare Part D....
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Depression combined with diabetes more than doubles dementia risk
Key clinical point: Comorbid depression and type 2 diabetes mellitus increased dementia risk by more than the summed separate risks. Major finding...
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Melanoma Incidence Drops for US Children and Teens
Key clinical point: The overall incidence of melanoma in American children and teens decreased from 2004 to 2010. Major finding: Researchers...
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Melanoma incidence drops for U.S. children and teens
Key clinical point: The overall incidence of melanoma in American children and teens decreased from 2004 to 2010. Major finding: Researchers...
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Gout increases risk of vascular disease, especially for women
Key clinical point: Gout increased the risk of a variety of vascular events, with women at greatest risk. Major finding: Men with gout were at...
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New Hepatitis Treatment Cost Effective for Some Patient Types
Key clinical point: New treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) is cost effective for patients with cirrhosis and for those without cirrhosis who...
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New hepatitis treatment cost effective for some patient types
Key clinical point: New treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) is cost effective for patients with cirrhosis and for those without cirrhosis who...