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Microneedling combined with trichloroacetic acid peeling is more effective than microneedling by dermaroller plus platelet-rich plasma or microneedling alone for treatment of acne scarring

Microneedling Plus TCA Peel Performs Well in Acne Scarring

Combo of microneedling + trichloroacetic acid more effective than microneedling +/- platelet-rich plasma
A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device is effective in the majority of patients undergoing conservative treatment for low-risk endometrial cancer and complex atypical hyperplasia

Levonorgestrel IUD Feasible for Low-Risk, Early Uterine Cancer

Majority of women responded well and returned to normal histology in six months
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that the current evidence is inadequate to assess the benefits and harms of screening with electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation in older adults; and for low-risk adults

USPSTF Reviews Use of ECG for Preventing A-Fib, CVD Events

I statement for use of ECG in A-fib in seniors; D recommendation against ECG for reducing CVD risk
Cancer therapies have direct effects on telomere length

Cancer Therapies May Trigger Aging Phenotypes in Survivors

Chemotherapies, radiation have direct effects on telomere length, epigenetic modifications, microRNA
For acute ischemic stroke

Gingko Biloba Extract Found Effective in Acute Ischemic Stroke

GBE plus aspirin alleviates cognitive, neurological deficits with no effect on adverse, vascular events
Primary care providers will play an important role in preventing the next wave of HIV infections

Primary Care Crucial for Preventing New HIV Infections

Increase in HIV cases among young, healthy adults, who are likely to turn to primary care for advice, tx
Low-frequency deep brain stimulation of the nucleus basalis of Meynert can be safely conducted in patients with Parkinson's disease dementia

DBS Safe But Not Beneficial in Parkinson’s Dementia

No consistent improvements seen in primary cognitive outcomes, resting state functional MRI
Children born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis may have an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

RA Exposure In Utero Tied to Increased Disease Risk

Children exposed to maternal rheumatoid arthritis have higher risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy, RA
ST-elevation myocardial infarction patient perceptions

STEMI Patient Perceptions Impact Emergency Medical Services Use

Self-transport patients more likely to perceive EMS as slower, express concerns over resource use
For older patients discharged from a regional hospital

Rx Discrepancies Common in Hospital Discharge Summaries

In audit, 68 percent of electronic discharge summaries for older patients had discrepancies