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Even very low concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I cannot safely rule out inducible myocardial ischemia in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease

Low Cardiac Troponin Levels Cannot Safely Rule Out Ischemia

Very low hs-cTn levels do not safely exclude inducible myocardial ischemia in those with symptomatic CAD
Dual use of electronic cigarettes and combustible cigarettes is associated with increased odds of stroke compared with not smoking or sole combustible cigarette use

Odds of Stroke Up With Dual Use of E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes

Sole e-cigarette use not linked to increased odds of stroke in national sample of young adults
Use of decision aids developed for shared decision-making does not appear to reduce the odds of hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis

Decision Aids May Not Reduce Odds of Hip, Knee Arthroplasty

Odds of undergoing arthroplasty up six months after consult with decision aids for shared decision-making
Training for and completing a first marathon is associated with reduced central blood pressure and aortic stiffness

Training for, Running First Marathon May Reduce Aortic Age

Reductions in central blood pressure, aortic stiffness seen in first-time marathon completers
Use of powder in the genital area does not appear to be significantly associated with incident ovarian cancer

Use of Powder in Genital Area Not Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Frequent versus never use, long-term versus never use not significantly associated with higher risk
A considerable proportion of children receive low-value health care services

Low-Value Health Care Services for Children Not Uncommon

Small differences seen by payer type in the proportion of children receiving each service
From 2007 to 2017

Prevalence of Buprenorphine-Waivered Prescribers Increasing

Increase seen from 2007 to 2017; growth faster in counties with higher rates of opioid-related OD deaths
Central venous catheter placement with peripherally inserted central catheters in children is associated with increased risks for venous thromboembolism

Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children

CLABSI, CVC malfunction risks also up for PICCs versus tunneled lines in children
A novel workflow that combines advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm may accurately diagnose brain tumors in real time in the operating room

Laser-Based Imaging + AI May Diagnose Brain Tumors in OR

Accurate diagnosis in <150 seconds in the operating room could improve decision-making during surgery
In a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline

Guideline Issued for Testosterone Therapy in Adult Men

Testosterone recommended for men with sexual dysfunction who want to improve sexual function