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Neural Effects of Psychotherapy in Personality Disorder ID’d
TFP associated with alterations in frontolimbic circuitry in borderline personality disorder
Meta-Analysis Confirms miR-21 Expression, Laryngeal CA Link
High miR-21 expression seen in laryngeal cancer versus non-neoplasm tissue
Hematologists Often Initiate End-of-Life Discussions Too Late
Respondents in tertiary care centers more likely to report late discussions versus community centers
Intranasal Glucagon Treats Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
Noninferior to IM glucagon for treating insulin-induced hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes
Periodontal Disease Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, especially for smokers who quit within last 20 years
Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Metastatic NSCLC
In study, the immune-based therapy beat docetaxel with fewer side effects
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Risk of Unsatisfactory Spine Sx Outcome Up With Workers’ Comp
Meta-analysis shows increased risk ratio for unsatisfactory outcome after spine surgery
Increase in Alcohol Tax Linked to Reduction in Gonorrhea Rates
In Maryland, 24 percent reduction in gonorrhea rates after alcohol-specific sales tax increase
Intra-Pancreatic Triacylglycerol Drops With Weight Loss in T2DM
Decrease seen after gastric bypass for patients with type 2 diabetes, not with normal glucose tolerance
