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From 2007 to 2014 there was a decrease in the proportion of patients needing dialysis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation

’07 to ’14 Saw Drop in Proportion Needing Dialysis After TAVI

Need for new dialysis after TAVI linked to increased risk of mortality at 30-days and four years
A typical emergency department sees few cases of sepsis among adolescents

Emergency Departments See Few Cases of Sepsis in Adolescents

Every 100 years, each of 12 emergency departments would treat 2.8 fatal sepsis cases
De novo KCNB1 missense and loss-of-function variants are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders

Phenotype Varies for Presumed Pathogenic Variants in KCNB1

De novo mutations in KCNB1 associated with variable neurodevelopmental disorder
For pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes

Falling Insulin Requirement Linked to Placental Dysfunction

FIR ≥15 percent linked to increased risk of composite of clinical markers of placental dysfunction
Neural network-based automated analyses of nocturnal oximetry recordings provide accurate identification of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome severity among habitually snoring children

Automated Analyses of Night Blood O2 Detects Apnea

Findings for detection of sleep apnea among habitually snoring children
Resurfacing with a variable square pulse Erbium: YAG laser is a promising treatment option for stretch marks

Variable Square Pulse Erbium Promising for Stretch Marks

Some postinflammatory hyperpigmentation seen in those with darker skin
A sense of coherence is associated with cancer patients' acceptance of their illness

Perceived Social Support Lower for Cancer Caregivers Vs Patients

Greater support for caregivers may substantially strengthen the sense of coherence
Many studies used to support U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of high-risk medical device modifications are not controlled; and efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval is often confirmed three years after approval

Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality

And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
For adults with type 2 diabetes diagnosed for less than 10 years

Lifestyle Intervention Only Offers Modest Benefit in Type 2 Diabetes

Change in glycemic control did not reach criterion for equivalence among adults diagnosed for <10 years
Adoption of specialty access standards has not improved access to specialists

Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards

No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards