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Misunderstanding of BRCA Test Results Affects Mastectomy Rates
Half of average-risk patients with variants of uncertain significance may undergo bilateral mastectomy
Diabetes Continues to Be a Significant Public Health Burden
But progress seen in cardiovascular complications, mortality among these patients
Barrett’s With Irregular Z Line Unlikely to Progress Quickly
Within five years, incident cancer cases observed only in patients with Barrett's esophagus ≥1 cm
Care Transitions Common at End of Life for Medicare Recipients
More than 80 percent have at least one transition, with many experiencing four or more
Recreational Drug ‘Poppers’ Linked to Retinal Damage
Legal, nitrate-based inhalant appears to harm retinal cells, causing some vision loss, researchers say
PSA Test Often Occurs Without Discussion of Benefits, Harms
Men with lower incomes, education, and no insurance less likely to receive pretest counseling
Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid
One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Depressive Disorders Up With Antimuscarinics for OAB
Increased risk for women with overactive bladder syndrome receiving antimuscarinics
Specific Factors Influence First-Line Biologic Rx for Psoriasis
Presence of psoriatic arthritis, weight, employment status, baseline disease severity all affect selection
Physicians Are Spending Half Their Time on Computer Tasks
Researchers estimate physicians devote 3.08 hours a day to face-to-face office visits
