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Simultaneous liver-kidney transplant recipients' peripheral blood cells have unique phenotypic and functional characteristics that are associated with donor-specific hypo-alloresponsiveness

Liver-Kidney Recipients Have Donor-Specific Hypo-Responses

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Unique characteristics ID'd in peripheral blood cells of simultaneous liver-kidney transplant recipients
Use of hearing aids is associated with beneficial health outcomes

Hearing Aid Use Linked to Beneficial Health Outcomes

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But increased total annual health care spending, higher out-of-pocket spending with hearing aid use
Primary care management of obstructive sleep apnea is as effective and more cost-effective than in-laboratory diagnosis

Primary Care Can Effectively Manage Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Findings based on a portable monitor and use of a semi-automatic treatment algorithm
Menstrual dysfunction is common in girls with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes

Irregular Menstruation Common in Girls With Type 2 Diabetes

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High testosterone levels seen, indicating underlying polycystic ovary syndrome could be a cause
Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) newborn screening detects a low percentage of new cases of CCHD

CCHD Newborn Screening May Detect Other Diseases

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But the screening may not detect many new cases of critical congenital heart disease
Almost all anesthesiologists report drug shortages

Anesthesiologists Report Drug Shortages Impacting Patient Care

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Survey finds that 98 percent of respondents report experiencing drug shortages on a consistent basis
A bedside visual art intervention may help with cancer patients' pain

Art Intervention May Be Beneficial for Cancer Patients

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Brief bedside session associated with improved positive mood, pain scores and decreased anxiety
A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback

New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback

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Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
The combination of a rural upbringing and higher education levels may be protective against dementia and Alzheimer's disease for African-Americans

Rural Childhood, Higher Education Cuts Later Life Dementia Risk

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Findings show protection against dementia, Alzheimer's for African-Americans
Treatment outcomes for adolescents with eating disorders seem to correlate with family reports of perceived helpfulness of the family-based treatment approach

Family-Based Treatment of Teen Eating Disorders Helpful

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Findings based on mothers' and teens' perception of helpfulness and outcomes of family-based treatment