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From 2009 to 2014 there was an increase in the population rate of breast reconstruction for mastectomy

Increase in Rate of Breast Reconstruction for Mastectomy

From 2009 to 2014, increases for all age groups, especially for women aged 65 years and older
Fecal microbiota transplantation from a rationally selected donor seems safe and effective for patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

ACG: Fecal Transplant Safe in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Fecal microbiota transplantation seems safe, increases microbial diversity, may improve ALP
More than one-quarter of college students report believing that nonmedical use of prescription stimulants can improve academic performance

Many College Students Believe Stimulants Can Boost Grades

More frequent use of alcohol, marijuana also tied to increased likelihood of prescription stimulant use
Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with reduced risk of heart failure but not atrial fibrillation

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Tied to Lower Heart Failure Risk

But no link between alcohol intake, onset of atrial fibrillation over median of eight years' follow-up
Cost-effective management of precancerous anal intraepithelial lesions in HIV-positive men who have sex with men varies by age

Model Predicts Cost-Effectiveness for Anal Lesion Treatment

Findings show variation by age of HIV-positive men who have sex with men
There is a large disparity between the reported clinical opinions of nephrologists and real-world care for nephrology evaluation of patients after hospitalization with severe acute kidney injury

Disparity Seen in Nephrology Follow-Up Care

Nephrologists recommend follow-up after AKI hospitalization much more often than it occurs
In 2015

Serious Suffering Affects Almost Half of Those Who Die Yearly

Vast majority who experience serious health-related suffering have no palliative care, pain relief
Patients and primary care physicians (PCPs) need to communicate better after urgent care visits

Better Patient Communication Needed After Urgent Care

Survey results also show patients value their relationship with their primary care physician
Americans who must work longer to reach Social Security retirement age have worse measures of health in the years leading up to retirement

Pre-Retirement Morbidity Higher in Later Birth Cohorts

Worse measures of health for Americans who must work longer to reach Social Security retirement age
Mental health

Mental Health Issues Impact Retirement Saving Behavior

Psychological distress linked to 24 percent reduced probability of holding retirement accounts