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Genetic testing may improve diagnosis of endometriosis
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – A genetic marker test passed the first hurdle in proving its effectiveness in diagnosing endometriosis.
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Primary Mucinous Carcinoma of the Eyelid Treated With Mohs Micrographic Surgery
To the Editor: Primary mucinous carcinoma (PMC) is an exceedingly rare adnexal tumor with an incidence of 0.07 cases per million individuals.1,2...
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VIDEO: Innovative technology is opening doors for vaginal hysterectomy
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – New tools and techniques are improving vaginal hysterectomy procedures.
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Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Patient With Short Bowel Syndrome
To the Editor: Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is an inherited defect in zinc absorption that leads to hypozincemia. Its clinical presentation...
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Patient handoffs and research methods
One of the benefits of asking open-ended questions is the ability to glean a large amount of information.
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Providers’ Attitudes and Knowledge of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
A survey of community-based outpatient clinic health care providers suggests the need for additional education and training to increase their...
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Are We Ready for the Next Global Health Crisis?
The Center for Global Health Engagement is laying the groundwork for a future health care crisis at home and abroad.
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Study Will Compare Mammography Screening Methods
Trials on 2-D and 3-D mammography methods will take place and to help decide the best way to screen for breast cancer.
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Restrictive transfusion method safe in cardiac surgery patients
ANAHEIM, CA—Results of a large study suggest a restrictive transfusion strategy is safe for moderate- to high-risk patients undergoing cardiac...
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Antibody prevents GVHD in mice
Preclinical research suggests PRO 140, a humanized anti-CCR5 monoclonal antibody, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in mice. Mice that...