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Under and Over Imaging Suspected in Prostate CA Care
Patients with higher PSA, shorter PSA doubling time more likely to have second scan
Sports Participation Seems Safe for Children With LQTS
No cardiac events or deaths in treatment-compliant genotype-positive LQTS pediatric population
Additive Effect for Calorie Limit, Exercise on Glucoregulation
Insulin sensitivity index values increased more in calorie restriction and exercise weight loss group
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Regular Walking Can Boost Quality of Life With Prostate CA
Researchers found real improvements in quality of life once men got active
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
Changing Opioid Rx Formulations May Help Curb Abuse
As opioid market changed, number of prescriptions, overdoses dropped, but heroin overdoses went up
Age, Creatinine, Ejection Fraction Predict Post-MI Survival
ACEF score is not significantly different from that based on 12 risk factors; predicts mortality after PCI
HLA Expression Tied to Penile Cancer Outcomes
HLA-A is an independent predictor of poor survival in HPV-negative patients
Attending Physicians, Residents Similar in Opioid Rx Monitoring
Residents provide more early refills; also see more patients at higher misuse risk
