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Essential Role for Pediatricians in Care of Sexual Exploitation Victims
Roles can include working to increase recognition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
Six-Month Dual Antiplatelet Tx Noninferior to 24-Month DAPT
Findings show noninferiority for six-months of treatment in aspirin-sensitive patients
Younger Women Hesitate to Raise ‘False Alarm’ in MI
Could help explain higher mortality from acute MI, compared to men in same age group
Location of Colorectal Cancer Factors Into Survival
Poorer outcome seen in study when tumor began on the organ's right side
Post-Op Mortality Low Among HIV Patients Prescribed ART
Increased mortality at all CD4 cell count strata, although absolute incidence is low
Water Used to Mix Baby Formula Plays Role in Arsenic Level
Researchers find overall amounts low, but recommend testing privately supplied tap water
Centralized Reminder System Could Increase Vaccination Rates
Centralized notification system might be more effective than doctors' office messages
SVR Rates Up With New Regimens for HCV and HIV Coinfection
Studies show high rates for all-oral, interferon-free 3D plus ribavirin regimen, ledipasvir + sofosbuvir
Bouts of Intense Anger Greatly Up Heart Attack Risk
Explosive anger increased risk eight-fold, researchers found
Remote Patient Monitoring Sector Increasing Rapidly
Devices include remote heartbeat monitor, fitness smart socks, and devices for monitoring glucose
