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Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
ACEi/ARB Use Lowers Incidence of Appropriate ICD Shock
Lower incidence of appropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator shock in patients with cardiomyopathy
Two New Strategies Show Promise in Treating Crohn’s Dz
Stem cells, fecal transplants show promise but more research needed
Overweight/Obesity Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
Large study suggests that possibility, but experts call for further research
Agomelatine Cuts Ocular Pressure With Glaucoma
Agomelatine, a melatonin agonist, decreases pressure in stable, consistent way
Three-Drug Combo Cream Effective for Melasma
Compared with other cream formulations, side effects were tolerable
Maternal C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Tied to Pre-Eclampsia
In late pregnancy, NTproCNP associated with diastolic and mean arterial pressure
Statin Use Found Beneficial in Hepatitis C Treatment
Improved virologic response rates, decreased liver fibrosis progression, HCC incidence
Exercise Dose, Intensity Don’t Impact Reduction in Liver Fat
In randomized trial, no difference in efficacy of liver fat reduction by aerobic exercise dose, intensity
