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Some performance indicators for mammography test sets are associated with aspects of clinical audit parameters

Test Set Performance Indicators Correlate Well With Clinical Audit

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In mammography, JAFROC and location sensitivity correlate with several clinical audit parameters
Almost all obstetricians collect group B streptococcus screening samples

Most Obstetricians Screen for Group B Strep at 35 to 37 Weeks

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Variation in sites used to collect samples and in first-line intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis agents
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors appear to be safe in patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia and chronic kidney disease

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Seem Safe in CML With CKD

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In these patients, no further decline in GFR, regardless of TKI used
For suspected lung cancer patients

Accuracy, Timing of Pre-Op Lung CA Evaluation Can Be Improved

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Most patients have pre-op CT scans; 88 percent have no invasive preoperative staging
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
Vertebral osteomyelitis should be considered in cases of back or neck pain unresponsive to conservative measures and elevated inflammatory markers with or without fever

Recalcitrant Back Pain Could Be Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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New guidelines from ISDA alert doctors to this possibility
Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 DNA in oral rinses is common at diagnosis of HPV-related oropharyngeal carcinoma

HPV16 DNA in Oral Rinses at Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis

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But rarely seen after treatment; correlations for persistent HPV16 DNA with worse survival
An experimental drug

New Drug Effectively Lowers Levels of Triglycerides

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But it's not yet ready for standard care
Mild hypothermia could improve the functioning of kidneys in transplants from deceased donors

Mild Hypothermia May Boost Kidney Function After Transplant

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Researchers find mild hypothermia boosts outcomes from deceased donors
Inflammation from bacterial infections may increase susceptibility to aminoglycoside-linked hearing impairment by increasing the uptake of the antibiotic into the inner ear

Inflammation Could Up Risk of Hearing Loss With Antibiotic

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Inflammation caused by the infection that's being treated may make ototoxicity more likely