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Methadone Linked to Initial QTc Prolongation in Chronic Pain
Nonsignificant increase in QTc in first month after initiating methadone, which does not persist
Cognition Tests May Help ID Alzheimer’s Risk Decades Earlier
Low score could be early warning sign for the disease up to 18 years before diagnosis
Blood, Saliva Tests May Help ID Head and Neck Cancers Early
Study shows potential for noninvasive tumor detection
Superficial, Deep CO2 Laser Both Good for Amyloid Skin Lesions
Superficial mode better tolerated by patients with primary cutaneous amyloidosis
Intradermal HBV Vaccine Efficient for Intramuscular Nonresponders
No reports of adverse events with intradermal recombinant HBsAg-based vaccine
Lack of Consistent Supplement Use Documentation for Inpatients
While more than half of patients used prior to hospitalization, most were not asked upon admission
Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care
Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia
But treatment isn't FDA-approved, so insurance companies might not cover the cost
Glypican-1 Protein May Help Identify Pancreatic Cancer Early
But more research is needed before test is used for monitoring or screening, researchers say
Vitamin B12 Alters Transcriptome of Skin Microbiota
And B12 supplementation in P. acnes cultures found to promote production of porphyrins
