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Barriers Identified in Current Knee Osteoarthritis Care
Most frequently cited barriers were in domains of patient and health care professional
Calculator May Help Predict Individual Chances of IVF Success
Provides individualized estimate of a couple's cumulative chances of having a baby
Median Medicare Payment $171K Per Dermatologist in 2013
Mean reimbursement of $78 per unit for evaluation and management, $457 per unit for Mohs
Follow-Up Phone Calls May Boost Glycemic Control in T2DM
No statistically significant change in hemoglobin A1c, but clinically significant change observed
HOMA2-IR Tied to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Hepatitis B
HOMA2-IR independently linked to HCC in patients without overt metabolic abnormalities
Increased Fall Risk With Subclinical Peroneal Neuropathy
After adjustment for confounders, those with SCPN are 4.7-fold more likely to have fallen in past year
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
FDA Approves Intrarosa for Postmenopausal Pain During Sex
Drug contained in a once-daily vaginal insert
Smart Skin Patch Can Monitor Body Function Acoustically
Device offers capability for continuous listening to and recording sounds, low-frequency vibrations
ASN: Tele-Nephrology Delivers Dialysis at Rural Hospital
Since program implementation in January 2016, 12 patients treated with 20 dialysis treatments
