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RSNA: Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Persists Post Concussion
But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern
RSNA: Intraplaque Hemorrhage Prevalent in Type 2 Diabetes
IPH seen in 23.3 percent of patients; vessel wall volume significantly different in IPH positive vessels
Expensive Hep C Drugs Denied to Almost Half of Medicaid Patients
Most common reason for denial was "insufficient information to assess medical need"
RSNA: Brain Response to Food Odors Different in Obese Children
Food smells elicit stronger reactions in heavier children, small study finds
Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk at Any Age
Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits
Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir Successful in Hep C Regardless of Genotype
Three studies show high sustained virologic response rates, regardless of HCV genotype
AAO: Electronic Glasses May Be New Option in Amblyopia Tx
Programmable electronic glasses block vision in good eye every 30 seconds
AAO: Ranibizmab Noninferior to Panretinal Photocoagulation
Among eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, ranibizumab noninferior at two years
States Encouraging Doctors to Accept Medicaid Expansion
Although Medicaid expansion does not work for many docs, states trying to find ways to make it work
AHA: Infrequent Monitoring for Heart Failure Patients on MRAs
Low monitoring rates in clinical practice in patients initiating mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
