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Most hospitalists feel that they should not be involved in breast cancer screening

Most Hospitalists Would Not Order Inpatient Mammography

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Few hospitalists would order a mammogram for a hospitalized woman who was overdue for screening
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Single-Dose Injection Rx Ups Bone Density in Frail Elderly

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But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population
Significantly more adults in Florida and Texas struggle to pay medical bills or pay off medical debt over time compared with residents of New York and California

Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida

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California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Levels of maternal plasma amino terminal propeptide of C-type natriuretic peptide may be useful in defining phenotypes associated with pre-eclampsia in late pregnancy

Maternal C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Tied to Pre-Eclampsia

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In late pregnancy, NTproCNP associated with diastolic and mean arterial pressure
A cream formula containing 4 percent hydroquinone

Three-Drug Combo Cream Effective for Melasma

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Compared with other cream formulations, side effects were tolerable
An innovative interdisciplinary program

Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills

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Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Most physicians have barely begun to deal with issues relating to documentation associated with the transition to the International Classification of Diseases

Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision

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Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Mammography screening is associated with considerable costs linked to false-positive mammograms and breast cancer overdiagnosis

High Costs for False-Positive Mammograms, Overdiagnosis

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National expenditure estimated at $4 billion/year for false-positive mammograms, breast CA overdiagnosis
Short people may be more likely to have coronary artery disease

Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature

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Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
Candy twists can be used as an alternative to glucola beverage in gestational diabetes mellitus screening

Candy Twists Alternative to Glucola Drink for GDM Screening

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Same sensitivity for glucola, candy twists; improved false-referral rate, PPV, detection rate for candy