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Lower Live Birth Rate With Minimal Stimulation IVF
Women undergoing mini-IVF have no ovarian hyperstimulation, reduced multiple pregnancy rates
Lower Risk of Parkinson’s With Higher Urate Concentration
Findings seen in men but not women, based on participants from three U.S. cohorts
Patient Race Linked to Failure to Achieve HbA1c Target
Black race, severe hypoglycemia, insulin use linked to failure to reach HbA1c target in ACCORD trial
Screening Rates Down With Increasing Patient Panel Size
Increasing panel size linked to decreases in cancer screening, continuity, comprehensiveness of care
Infants, Not Just Older Children, at Risk of Accidental Poisonings
Common dangers include acetaminophen, cough/cold meds, ibuprofen, and diaper rash creams
Tissue May Beat Metal for AVR in Middle-Aged Patients
Bioprosthetic valves less likely to cause blood clots, but are less durable
New Blood Test May Improve Tracking of Advanced Melanoma
Test monitors blood levels of DNA fragments from dead cancer cells
Newborn Abstinence Sx Up, Tied to Increasing Prenatal Opioid Use
~14 to 22 percent of pregnant women in the United States are prescribed opioids
ABIM Extends Decision to Suspend Aspects of MOC Program
Two-year extension offered for decision not to require internists to complete parts of MOC program
Online Tool Helps Predict Odds of Kidney Failure in CKD Patients
New risk calculator estimates who will need dialysis in two to five years
