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Wait Times Have Improved in VA Health Care System
Wait times similar to private sector in 2014 but shorter overall and in some specialties in 2017
Mandibular Contour Surgery Training System Beneficial
Improvements in clinical surgery time, accuracy with use of intraoral MCS training system
Medication Treatment for Substance Abuse Up in Facilities
2007 to 2016 saw increase in use of medication treatment, reaching 36.1 percent in 2016
Mindfulness, Stress Linked to Menopausal Symptoms
Link between mindfulness and symptoms more robust in women experiencing higher stress
Assessing Symptoms After 4 Weeks of Psychotherapy Helpful in Teens
Week 4 seems better than week 8 for assessing response, implementing treatment augmentation
FDA Panel Has Tie Vote on New Type 1 Diabetes Drug
Zynquista is a once-daily pill meant to help type 1 diabetes patients manage their blood glucose levels
FDA Investigating Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons, Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents
Investigation triggered by meta-analysis showing possible increased mortality in PAD patients at 2 years
Frailty Could Increase Susceptibility for Dementia
Authors say frailty should be considered in clinical care, management of Alzheimer dementia
Trained Alert Dogs Can Detect Impending T1DM-Related Events
In study, individual dogs' performance varied for detecting hypoglycemic episodes, hyperglycemia
Variation in Revascularization for Asymptomatic SIHD Unexplained
Consistent benefit observed for patients with stable ischemic heart disease managed by revascularization
