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Nonperfusion on UWF Imaging Predicts Retinopathy Severity
Nonperfusion on ultrawide field angiography linked with peripheral lesions, diabetic retinopathy severity
Meta-Analysis Links Adiposity to Increased Risk of Meningioma
High versus low levels of physical activity linked to reduction in risk of meningioma
Positive Results for Home Use of Closed-Loop Insulin System
Positive findings for 12-week use of closed-loop system compared with sensor-augmented pump therapy
Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Oncology Care Often Received at Multiple Hospitals
More than a third of colon cancer patients in study get care from different facilities
Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
1.6 percent of patients make up 8 percent of admissions, comprise 7 percent of direct costs
Substantial Costs to Sustain Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Study looks at personnel costs for staffing needed to deliver PCMH functions in two states
Cancer Incidence, Mortality Lower Among Hispanics
Variations in cancer risk due to differences in exposure to carcinogens, screening rates, lifestyle
Beta-Blockers Don’t Mar Acute Variceal Bleeding Prognosis
NSBB treatment is not a negative prognostic factor for short-term survival of cirrhotic patients
Misconceptions of Infection, Contagion Surround Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a highly stigmatizing condition; majority report feeling pity for those with psoriasis
