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Dietary factors are associated with pancreatitis

Dietary Factors Linked to Risk of Acute Pancreatitis

Positive correlation for red meat, eggs with gallstone-related AP; inverse link for fiber intake
Patient self-report of symptoms on an Eye Symptom Questionnaire is frequently inconsistent with documentation in the electronic medical record

Inconsistency Noted in Ocular Symptom Reporting

Symptom reporting inconsistent between patient self-report and documentation in EMR
Quenched activity-based probe imaging can discriminate cancer from normal appearing skin tissue

Quenched Activity-Based Probe Imaging Beneficial in NMSC

Probe imaging can differentiate basal, squamous cell carcinomas from normal appearing skin tissue
Clinical decisions and intervention protocols after acute skin trauma during participation in athletic and recreational activities vary among athletic trainers and are often based on ritualistic practices

NATA Issues Clinical Guidance on Acute Skin Trauma in Sports

Guidelines intended for certified athletic trainer/others participating in athletic health care
For men with extensive photodamage of the scalp

Thulium Fiber Laser Rejuvenates Male Scalp With Photodamage

One session of fractionated 1,927 nm thulium fiber laser improves dyspigmentation, lentigines, keratosis
Fathers are not adequately engaged in pediatric obesity treatment or prevention programs with parent involvement

Father Involvement Lacking in Pediatric Obesity Programs

Only four of 213 eligible studies suggested lack of fathers as a possible limitation
Mandibular advancement therapy can improve symptoms in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea; however

Mandibular Advancement Therapy Reduces OSA Severity

Significant improvements in apnea-hypopnea index, micro-arousal index, snoring, fatigue, sleepiness
Women can meet their labor and birth goals with minimal intervention

ACOG: Interventions Can Be Limited During Labor, Birth

Ob-gyns, other obstetric providers should consider using low-interventional approaches during labor
Hypoglycemia can promote mobilization of specific subsets of leukocytes and induce pro-inflammatory functional changes in immune cells

Hypoglycemia Induces Pro-Inflammatory Functional Changes

Increases numbers of leukocytes in healthy controls, patients with normal awareness of hypoglycemia
For adult patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation

Pre-Transplant Depression May Impair Post-HCT Outcomes

Pre-transplant depression tied to lower overall survival, higher risk of acute GVHD in allogeneic HCT