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Almost half of pulmonologists have a propensity for over- or under-use of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer

Many Pulmonologists Under-, Over-Screen With LDCT

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Under-screeners more likely to cite potential harms as influential factors, less influenced by evidence
From 1996 to 2010 there was a significant increase in intermediate care billing

Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010

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Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
Selective removal of circulating soluble Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 with an extracorporeal device seems to be safe and effective for treating women with very preterm preeclampsia

Removal of sFlt-1 From Blood Aids Preeclampsia

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Reduces sFLT-1 levels, protein/creatinine ratios, while prolonging pregnancy
Weighted retinal ganglion cell count has higher potential than other parameters for differentiating normal eyes from those with glaucoma

Retinal Ganglion Cell Count IDs Normal-Tension Glaucoma

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Weighted RGC can assess normal-tension glaucoma damage and may be an index of progression
The correlation between physical activity and atopic dermatitis is unclear

Review: Link for Physical Activity, Atopic Dermatitis Unclear

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Three studies identify positive association; three identify inverse association for exercise, AD
Spironolactone may be an effective treatment for female pattern hair loss

Spironolactone Seems Effective for Female Pattern Hair Loss

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Patients with acne or hirsutism show significantly better response to spironolactone
Half of patients with recurrent urinary tract infections and asymptomatic renal calculi can be rendered infection-free with stone extraction

Stone Removal Helps Half of Patients With Recurrent UTI

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Patients in study had nonobstructive renal stones; black race, HTN tied to higher recurrence risk
Spiritual care could be conducive to active coping

Spirituality Can Aid Active Coping in Inter-Disciplinary Pain Rehab

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Spiritual care may be conducive to multidimensional care pathways
Although drinking alcohol during pregnancy poses a risk to the unborn child

CDC: 10 Percent of U.S. Women Consume Alcohol While Pregnant

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And 3 percent binge drink while expecting
Women who sit for long periods of time but are either moderately or very fidgety have a mortality risk similar to that seen in more active women

Fidgeting Offers Health Benefits to Sedentary Women

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Fidgeting may mediate some of the negative effects of prolonged sitting, British study contends