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Renal Mass Biopsy Accurate for Small Renal Masses
Between renal mass biopsy, surgical pathology, rate of accuracy in identifying malignancies 97.1 percent
Guidelines Developed for Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
Evidence-based tx recommendations for ankylosing spondylitis, nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis
ESAs Don’t Improve Quality of Life in Anemia of CKD
Based on effect of erythropoietin-stimulating agents for higher hemoglobin targets
Vitamin E Neuroprotective Against Cisplatin Ototoxicity
Placebo group had significant hearing loss at one month at both 2,000 HZ and 8,000 HZ
Albuminuria Predicts Cardiovascular Outcome After PCI
Patients with elevated albumin excretion rate have increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Pain Relief With Individualized Acupuncture in Fibromyalgia
Greater decrease in pain intensity with individualized versus sham acupuncture; effect persisted at 1 year
Little Progress Made in Preventing New-Onset Epilepsy
Finnish study also shows significant increase in new-onset epilepsy among the elderly
Continuous Oral Contraceptives Better After Endometriosis Sx
Review shows reduced recurrence rates for dysmenorrhea with continuous versus cyclic schedule
Hypoxia Challenge Test Can ID Fitness to Fly in Neonates
No test failure at CGA of 39 weeks for term, preterm infants without bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Financial Loss Incentives Most Effective for Exercise
Financial incentive framed as loss most effective for achieving physical activity goals among overweight
