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Glecaprevir-Pibrentasvir Effective Treatment for HCV Genotypes 1, 3
Once-daily treatment for eight or 12 weeks yields high rates of sustained virologic response
Surgical Wound Monitoring App Tied to High Satisfaction
Patients and providers report high satisfaction with the app, which helped detect complications
Mortality Impacted by Treatment Modality, Age in Early Lung CA
Mortality differed between surgery and radiotherapy; increased age had higher mortality after surgery
Characteristics of Asymptomatic Paroxysmal A-Fib Identified
All-cause mortality significantly higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic patients with PAF
Mediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Better IVF Performance
Increased likelihood of achieving clinical pregnancy, live birth for non-obese women aged <35 years
Early Educational Enrichment Linked to Midlife Achievement
Preschool participants in intervention had higher rates of postsecondary degree completion
CABG May Be Better Than PCI for 3-Vessel Dz in Younger Adults
PCI had higher MI, repeat revascularization, adverse CV and cerebrovascular risks in patients ≤50 years
Decreased Survival When Surgery Refused for Esophageal Cancer
Worse median survival when refusing recommended surgery versus choosing surgery, neoadjuvant tx
Glucagon Underutilized in Prehospital, Emergency Settings
Diabetic problem often incorrectly coded by dispatch; paramedic access to give glucagon also an issue
Intra-Op Decision Support System Improves Process Measures
But system has no significant impact on post-op clinical outcomes among adults undergoing surgery