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ACC/AHA Risk Score No Better for Identifying Elevated CAC in RA
Ten-year risk score no better than Framingham Risk Score, Reynolds Risk Score
Lung-RADS Criteria Can Reduce False-Positive Result Rate
Reduction in false-positive result rate, but reduction in sensitivity also observed
HPV16 Seropositivity Relatively Common Before Anal Cancer
Seropositivity tends to increase in blood samples drawn closer to time of cancer diagnosis
ABIM Implements Changes to MOC Program
Satisfaction from American Medical Association and other medical organizations
Mental Stress Adversely Affects MI Recovery in Younger Women
One month after acute myocardial infarction, women were more likely to have a poorer recovery
Smoking Impairs Rx Response in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Swiss study authors say inflammation or a lack of oxygen among possible reasons
Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature
Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
Mercury From Seafood Tied to Higher Levels of Autoantibodies
Exposure may raise risk of autoimmune diseases in women
BP Meds Benefit Diabetes Patients, Even Without HTN
Although positive effect of meds smaller in participants with lower blood pressure levels
Iron Supplements Speed Blood Donation Recovery
Finding could allow people to donate again sooner to help keep blood supply adequate
