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Ultrasound Tx Shows Promise in Breaking Up Amyloid Plaque
Research in mice is preliminary, but may have potential to combat the disease
Damaged Kidneys May Still Be Viable in Transplant
For reasons that are unclear, certain organs even performed better six months after transplant
Restrictive Transfusion Threshold No Better Post Cardiac Surgery
Restrictive threshold not superior to liberal threshold for morbidity, health care costs
Guidelines Provided for Viscosupplementation in Knee OA
Case vignette addresses hierarchy of treatment, starting with nonpharmacologic options
Evidence Lacking for PT in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers
Exercise strengthens calf muscles and improves ankle range of motion, but impact on QOL unclear
Psychosocial Phone Counseling Aids Cervical Cancer Survivors
Improvements in depression; lasting improvement in gynecologic and cancer-specific concerns
Exercise Perfusion CT Imaging IDs Coronary Stenosis
Imaging is feasible and accurate for identifying hemodynamically significant coronary stenosis
Melatonin Use in Children Raises Safety Concerns
Reproductive effects in animal models; long-term endocrine effects have not been assessed in children
CVD Risk Up With Androgen Deprivation Tx in Prostate Cancer
Highest risk during first 6 months of ADT among men who had ≥2 cardiovascular events before tx
Persistent EHR Nonadoption Could Mean Lower Payment
Less likely to receive additional payments for managing chronic conditions/complex needs
