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Sensory over-responsiveness in otherwise healthy subjects is associated with a pro-nociceptive state

Higher Pain Expression Tied to Pro-Nociceptive State

With sensory over-responsiveness, daily non-painful stimuli felt more intensely
Reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate and elevated urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio are associated with increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation

Reduced eGFR, Increased UACR Linked to Incident A-Fib

Step-wise increase in adjusted risk of incident atrial fibrillation across categories of decreasing eGFR
For patients with ovarian cancer

Hospital Volume, Quality Impact Survival in Ovarian Cancer

Survival lower for lower volume hospitals with higher quality scores versus higher volume hospitals
For individuals with co-existing obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

CPAP Doesn’t Alter Renal Function in Coexisting OSA, CVD

Continuous positive airway pressure does not alter renal function, occurrence of renal adverse events
There are patient characteristics and clinical factors independently associated with physical and mental quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy

Patient Profile Impacts QOL With Radiation Tx in Head, Neck Cancer

Patient-reported measures can lead to early detection of side effects, improved QOL
Sustained and meaningful improvements in hemoglobin A1c are seen with participation in a diabetes self-management education game

Team-Based Online Game May Improve Glycemic Control in T2D

Participation in diabetes self-management education game linked to sustained HbA1c reduction
Implementation of rotavirus vaccination correlated with a reduction in acute gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years

Rotavirus Vaccine Cuts U.S. Peds Gastroenteritis Hospitalizations

Reduction in acute-gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years
Certain occupations related to potential noxious airborne agents are associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis in workers

Work Exposure to Noxious Fumes May Up Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Among men, bricklayers and concrete workers, electrical and electronic workers have increased risk
Increases in the price of nitroprusside and isoproterenol correlated with reductions in their use

Nitroprusside, Isoproterenol Prescribing Drops With Price Rise

Decrease in absolute number of patients treated from 2012 to 2015 with major increase in price
Intradermal injection of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid can significantly improve skin texture

Intradermal LMW-HA Injection Reduces Enlarged Facial Pores

Findings among patients seeking aesthetic treatment for the face