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Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Found Superior in Femoropopliteal PAD
Higher rate of primary patency of target lesion at 12 months versus angiography with standard balloon
Vitamin B12 Alters Transcriptome of Skin Microbiota
And B12 supplementation in P. acnes cultures found to promote production of porphyrins
Glypican-1 Protein May Help Identify Pancreatic Cancer Early
But more research is needed before test is used for monitoring or screening, researchers say
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia
But treatment isn't FDA-approved, so insurance companies might not cover the cost
Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care
Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
Lack of Consistent Supplement Use Documentation for Inpatients
While more than half of patients used prior to hospitalization, most were not asked upon admission
Intradermal HBV Vaccine Efficient for Intramuscular Nonresponders
No reports of adverse events with intradermal recombinant HBsAg-based vaccine
Superficial, Deep CO2 Laser Both Good for Amyloid Skin Lesions
Superficial mode better tolerated by patients with primary cutaneous amyloidosis
‘Smart Insulin Patch’ Holds Promise for T1DM
Patch contains glucose-regulated vesicles, which are loaded with insulin, sensitive to hypoxia
Patient Experience Instrument Useful for Skin Disease Care
Consumer Quality Index Chronic Skin Disease instrument measures patient experience
