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Bethesda system underpredicts malignancy in pediatric thyroid tumors
CHICAGO – Malignancy was more likely in pediatric patients, especially for indeterminate nodules.
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Icosapent ethyl cost effective in REDUCE-IT analysis
PHILADELPHIA – Treatment with the fish-derived drug for CV event reduction is more effective and less costly than placebo.
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Nearly one in five U.S. adolescents have prediabetes
Prediabetes is more common in male adolescents than in female adolescents in the United States.
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CMS announces application process for Direct Contracting model
Letters of intent to participate are due by Dec. 10.
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ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of...
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Obesity dropping in kids aged 2-4 years in WIC program
During 2010-2016, the prevalence of obesity among this group significantly declined in 73% of U.S. states and territories.
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DAPA-HF: Dapagliflozin benefits regardless of age, HF severity
PHILADELPHIA – The SGLT2 inhibitor had similar efficacy in the elderly, and across the spectrum of baseline symptom status.
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Metformin after GDM: Lessons from landmark diabetes prevention trial
WASHINGTON – Dr. Robert E. Ratner and Dr. Kim Boggess expound on the evidence base for using metformin and give their takes on postpartum clinical...
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Elagolix is effective second-tier treatment for endometriosis-associated dysmenorrhea
PHILADELPHIA – It has a very low adverse event profile and is well tolerated.
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Treating LDL to below 70 reduces recurrent stroke
PHILADELPHIA – Results of TST, a rare cholesterol study in patients with a history of ischemic stroke, explore the benefits of treating to a lower...
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Open enrollment 2020: Activity down on Healthcare.gov
Consumers choose fewer plans during week 3, compared with last week and last year.