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There is new evidence that Zika may cause Guillain-Barré syndrome

New Evidence of Link Between Zika and Guillain-Barré

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Sharp increase in the number of people in Brazil with Guillain-Barré since the Zika outbreak began
Revascularization to restore blood flow may have greater benefits than exercise for patients with peripheral artery disease

Revascularization Beats Exercise for PAD Patients

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Researchers analyzed levels of TGF-β1 and collagen in biopsies of affected calf muscles
Climate change may increase rates of chronic kidney disease worldwide as rising temperatures and heat stress damage kidneys

Climate Change May Lead to Higher Prevalence of CKD

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Rising temperatures, less rain contributing to the growing epidemic of heat stress nephropathy
Patients with atrial fibrillation may have a heightened risk of developing dementia -- and the quality of their anticoagulation treatment may play a role

Long-Term Warfarin Use Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Both warfarin and atrial fibrillation may raise risk
Models based on machine learning and optimization could improve chemotherapy regimens to be tested in phase III clinical trials without altering the toxicity outcomes

Analytics Approach Could Improve Chemo Combinations

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Two techniques indicate that models could improve efficacy of regimens for testing in phase III trials
A PGS staging system

Staging System Developed for Revision Rhinoplasty

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Three-component preoperative staging system measures prognosis in revision rhinoplasty
Teledermatology seems to improve access to dermatology care for Medicaid enrollees

Teledermatology Improves Access to Dermatology Care

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Findings for enrollees in Medicaid managed care plan; important role among newly insured
The costs of care for cervical cancer vary by phase of care

Substantial Aggregate Costs of Care for Cervical Cancer

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Advanced age, stage at diagnosis, comorbidities predict greater costs in most care phases
For patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Cilostazol Doesn’t Prevent Periprocedural MI in ACS

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Adjunctive loading dose of cilostazol doesn't prevent periprocedural MI in acute coronary syndrome
In a letter to the editor published online April 30 in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

Case of Palytoxin-Related Keratitis Described

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Palytoxin-induced chemical keratitis occurred after coral expressed toxin directly into patient's eye