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Use of the American College of Radiology Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System classification system for low-dose computed tomography can reduce the false-positive result rate but also decreases sensitivity

Lung-RADS Criteria Can Reduce False-Positive Result Rate

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Reduction in false-positive result rate, but reduction in sensitivity also observed
The American Board of Internal Medicine has changed or suspended several of the recent revisions made to its Maintenance of Certification program

ABIM Implements Changes to MOC Program

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Satisfaction from American Medical Association and other medical organizations
In younger people with acute myocardial infarction

Mental Stress Adversely Affects MI Recovery in Younger Women

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One month after acute myocardial infarction, women were more likely to have a poorer recovery
Smoking may hamper the effects of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors used to treat axial spondyloarthritis

Smoking Impairs Rx Response in Axial Spondyloarthritis

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Swiss study authors say inflammation or a lack of oxygen among possible reasons
A review of U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection reports between 1998 and 2013 revealed 57 clinical trials in which regulators had uncovered violations serious enough to earn the agency's most severe classification -- "official action indicated

Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature

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Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
A new analysis indicates that people with type 2 diabetes are less likely to suffer myocardial infarctions

BP Meds Benefit Diabetes Patients, Even Without HTN

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Although positive effect of meds smaller in participants with lower blood pressure levels
Chronic fatigue syndrome

IOM Proposes New Criteria, Name for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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IOM committee proposes name change to 'Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease'
Low-dose iron supplements speed blood donors' recovery of iron and hemoglobin

Iron Supplements Speed Blood Donation Recovery

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Finding could allow people to donate again sooner to help keep blood supply adequate
Brief daytime naps might protect against the harmful health effects of a poor night's sleep

Naps Counteract Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation

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Naps appear to restore norepinephrine and interleukin-6 levels to normal
Different angiotensin receptor blockers have distinct potencies for suppressing adrenal β-arrestin1-dependent post-myocardial infarction hyperaldosteronism

Some Angiotensin Receptor Blockers More Potent Than Others

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Candesartan and valsartan most efficacious post-MI hyperaldosteronism suppressors