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Stroke, A-Fib Recurrence Low at One Year After AF Ablation
No difference in atrial fibrillation recurrence for patients with versus without stroke
Communication Facilitator in ICU Economically Feasible
Maximal weekly savings with one full-time facilitator and 15 percent projected ICU mortality
Sliding Scale Insulin Order Sheet Cuts Medication Errors
Standardized SSI can cut incidence of SSI-related drug errors; doesn't reduce hyper-, hypoglycemia
Self-Care Tools Cut Depression in AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy
Reduced depressive symptoms in patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Cetuximab + Chemoradiation Can Cure HIV-Associated Anal Cancer
Addition of cetuximab may result in less locoregional failure for squamous cell carcinoma of anal canal
Exposure to Mold, Dampness Ups Risk of Asthma, Rhinitis
Exposure during infancy linked to increased risk to age 16 years, especially for nonallergic disease
Addiction Consultation Valuable for Liver Transplant Patients
Increased alcohol consumption identified in interviews with addiction specialists vs hepatologists
Data-Driven Algorithm Yields Notable Improvements in HbA1c
Posttreatment HbA1c lower under algorithm-recommended tx versus standard of care
Outcomes-Based Pricing Suggested for New, Costly Drugs
Strategy would compel manufacturers and insurers to share accountability for clinical outcomes
Type of Treatment Impacts Recurrence in Laryngeal SCC
WHO performance status >0, neck metastasis, nonsurgical treatment predict recurrence
