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Accelerated Lung Function Decline for Women Who Clean
Faster decline in women responsible for cleaning at home, occupational cleaners, but not for men
Obesity Linked to Improved Survival in Metastatic Melanoma
Survival benefit limited to male patients receiving targeted therapy, immunotherapy
Treatment Model Linked to Drop in Post-Incarceration Overdoses
Introduction of model to treat opioid use disorder tied to drop in overdose deaths after incarceration
Fecal Immunochemical Test Predicts Mucosal Healing in UC
Meta-analysis finds FIT is a reliable, non-invasive marker for mucosal healing in ulcerative colitis
Online Tool Aids Decision Making About Breast Cancer Treatment
Findings based on assessment of the interactive iCanDecide tool
12-Month Weight Loss Doesn’t Differ With Low-Fat, Carb Diets
No significant difference in weight change between healthy low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet
Administrative Costs Estimated at Health Care System
Estimated costs of billing range from $20 for primary care visit to $215 for inpatient surgical procedure
USPSTF Urges Multicomponent Behavioral Interventions for Obesity
Draft recommendation statement concludes that doctors should provide, refer adults to interventions
Maternal Vaccination Not Tied to Infant Hospitalization, Death
Vaccination with influenza and Tdap not linked to risk of infant hospitalization, death in first six months
Lumbopelvic Pain Negatively Affects Walking in Elderly
LPP specifically tied to greater energetic cost of walking, poorer walking endurance
