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For patients on hemodialysis with serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D) <30 ng/mL

Ergocalciferol Supplementation Ups 25(OH)D in Hemodialysis

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Six-months of supplementation has no impact on epoetin utilization in HD patients with low 25(OH)D
Cryotherapy combined with topical imiquimod 5 percent is an active treatment for locoregional cutaneous metastases of melanoma

Cryotherapy + Imiquimod Active in Cutaneous Melanoma Mets

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Complete responses observed in patients with locoregional cutaneous metastases of melanoma
For patients with acute myeloid leukemia

Daily Spirometry Can Give Early Warning of Pneumonia in AML

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Patient-performed daily spirometry effective for early identification in patients with acute myeloid leukemia
For surgical residents

Feedback to Surgical Residents Improves Use of VTE Prophylaxis

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Improvement in resident performance and significant reduction in harm for patients
There is considerable variation in hospital utilization of minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of early-stage endometrial cancer

Use of Minimally Invasive Sx for Endometrial Cancer Varies

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Minimally invasive surgery less likely for patients with Medicaid; for blacks, Hispanics versus whites
Pay-for-performance measures have an overall positive effect on disease management

Pay-for-Performance to PCPs May Improve Disease Management

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Effect varies by baseline medical quality and practice size
Ultrasound can be used to determine the sex of a fetus during the first trimester of pregnancy

Ultrasound Can Determine Fetal Sex in First Trimester

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Fetal crown-rump length, gestational age, and mother's BMI affect accuracy
The Fenix Continence Restoration System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat an inability to control bowel movements for patients who can't tolerate or use other approved methods.

FDA Approves New Device for Fecal Incontinence

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Viable surgical option when medical measures have failed
For low-income students at public schools

Mindfulness Practice Cuts Stress in Low-Income School Children

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Improved psychological functioning, moderation of negative effect of stress for middle school students
For patients with end-stage renal disease

Cocoa Flavanol Supplements Beneficial in Hemodialysis

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Ingestion alleviates acute and chronic hemodialysis-induced vascular dysfunction