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From 2000 to 2011 there was a slight decline in the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection in the United States

Slight Decline in U.S. Prevalence of Latent TB From 2000 to 2011

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Higher risk groups include foreign born, close contact with TB case, certain racial/ethnic groups
Laryngoscopy skill performance levels change after one month without practice

Laryngoscopy Skills Worsen After Month Without Practice

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Worse consistency seen for C-MAC and A.P. Advance versus Macintosh and Airtraq
Once-daily 2 percent testosterone solution is safe and effective for sex drive and energy in hypogonadal men

Testosterone Solution Found Safe, Effective for Hypogonadal Men

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Once-daily 2 percent testosterone solution safe and effective for sex drive and energy
The Affordable Care Act has increased prescription use and reduced out-of-pocket spending

ACA Has Increased Rx Drug Use, Cut Out-of-Pocket Spending

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Larger decreases in out-of-pocket spending for those who gained coverage and had chronic conditions
Postpartum depression screening conducted during infant hospitalization can identify depression among previously unscreened women

Postpartum Depression Can Be ID’d During Infant Hospitalization

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Poor social support, history of psychiatric diagnoses linked to being screen positive
For patients with prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy and post-prostatectomy image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy

Decision Regret Uncommon After Radical Prostatectomy, IMRT

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Overall decision regret for 16.9 percent of patients; more regret for RP than radiotherapy component
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers with Follow-up Interview

Modified Checklist With Follow-Up Valid for Autism in Toddlers

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Minimally trained primary care providers can administer M-CHAT/F during well-child visits
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Barrier-Specific Care Significantly Improves Glycemic Control

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Implementation of barrier-specific care paths linked to significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin
For patients with hypertension

Albuminuria Linked to Higher Nighttime SBP in Hypertension

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Significantly higher nighttime systolic BP, especially in patients with diabetes and low eGFR
For femoropopliteal artery disease

Drug-Coated Balloon Cuts TLR in Femoropopliteal Artery Disease

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Reduction in target lesion revascularization with no impact on risk of death versus plain balloon