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Multiple Repeat Procedures Seem Beneficial in A-Fib Recurrence
Pulmonary vein reconnection in 92 percent of patients at time of third or greater AF ablation
High Doses of Triptorelin Needed for Ovarian Suppression in SLE
High doses tolerated by adolescent female patients with childhood-onset SLE
Computerized Visual Acuity Test Effective for Children
High sensitivity and specificity for Jaeb Visual Acuity Screener for 3- to 7-year-old children
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Endocrinology
Author summarizes studies published in 2014 that are relevant to practice of endocrinology
Intense Exercise May Lower Risk of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Intense physical activity throughout life linked to a 30 percent reduction in risk
Gene Tx Improves Vision in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
But benefits of treatment begin to fade after one to three years
Concussion in Football Often Occurs During Practice
Limiting player-to-player contact may reduce risk of head trauma, researchers suggest
Waning Immunity Seen Post-Tdap Booster in Preteens
Results help explain recent surge in cases, researchers say
CDC: Colorado Dog Key to U.S. Pneumonic Plague Outbreak
Health officials detail rare, multiple-case infection
2 Minute Walk Each Hour May Reduce Odds of Premature Death
Researchers found short bouts of light activity appear to boost longevity
