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Pregnancy outcomes are similar for women who have received a kidney transplant

Pregnancy Outcomes Similar for Adult, Child Kidney Transplant

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Results similar for women who received organ whether as a child or an adult
For a growing number of Americans

Many Americans Suffering in Final Year of Life

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Significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care
Adults 65 and older need two pneumococcal vaccines to better protect them from sepsis

Two Pneumococcal Vaccines Advised for Seniors

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ACIP advises both Prevnar 13, Pneumovax 23 vaccines for adults 65 and older
For the one in six Americans with allergic rhinitis

New Guidelines Issued for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

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Testing is recommended, sinus imaging is not
Only 15 percent of working adults with asthma discuss with their doctor how their jobs might affect their breathing

Work-Related Asthma Underdiagnosed

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People seem to be worried about how disease might affect their employment, income
In an article published Dec. 18 in Medical Economics

Tips Provided for Transitional Care Management Code Usage

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Given the increased Medicare reimbursement for these codes, it is worth setting up billing process
Hormonal therapy is recommended for treatment of acne in patients who do not respond to standard therapies

Review: Hormonal Rx Not Indicated As Acne Monotherapy

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May include spironolactone, flutamide, low-dose glucocorticoids, GnRH agonists
Perspectives on science and religion are complex

Many Scientifically Inclined Prefer Certain Religious Accounts

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Those with post-secular perspective view science and religion favorably
Report cards on the quality of surgical care provided by hospitals don't appear to benefit Medicare patients

ACS-NSQIP Report Cards Don’t Appear to Provide Much Benefit

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Better use of data to implement change is needed, researchers suggest
A blood transfusion containing equal parts plasma

‘Battlefield’ Blood Transfusion Deemed More Beneficial

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Balanced mix of blood products developed in combat arenas better than regular transfusions