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Latent diabetes warrants earlier, tighter glycemic control
Microvascular risks in adults with latent autoimmune diabetes increase with longer disease duration.
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Prescription cascade more likely after CCBs than other hypertension meds
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Varied nightly bedtime, sleep duration linked to CVD risk
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Transradial access gains converts among U.S. interventional neurologists
LOS ANGELES - Radial-artery access for neruovascular catheterization is replacing the traditional femoral-artery approach because of less bleeding...
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5-year-old boy • behavioral issues • elevated ALT and AST levels • Dx?
► Behavioral issues (impulsiveness, aggression)
► Liver edge 1 cm below costal margin
► Elevated ALT and AST levels
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Mammography does not reduce breast cancer deaths in women 75 and older
An observational study showed modest benefit for annual mammography in women aged 70-74 years, while women aged 75 years and older saw no benefit...
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NPH insulin: It remains a good option
NPH insulin holds its own against basal insulin analogs—and it’s cheaper.
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No reduction in oral mucositis with folinic acid post transplant
ORLANDO – Folinic acid, a.k.a. leucovorin, offered no benefit for reducing methotrexate-induced oral mucositis in patients receiving GVHD...
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High failure rate for magnetic rod system in scoliosis surgery
The Magnetic Expansion Control rod system, which was developed to replace traditional rods because of their high failure rate, has itself turned...
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What medical conferences are being canceled by coronavirus?
In the United States, however, most medical conferences are moving forward as planned – at least for now.