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Ocrelizumab Targets Role of B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Studies show lower relapse rate in relapsing MS, lower rate of progression in primary progressive dz
Risk of Pedestrian Collisions ID’d in Peripheral Visual Field Loss
Risk of collision highest from pedestrians at angle of 45 degrees from patient with retinitis pigmentosa
Mesenchymal Stem Cells Show Promise for Torn Meniscus
First-in-human study shows clinical improvement for three patients with avascular meniscal tear
Higher Oxidative Stress Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
Increasing odds ratios for metabolic syndrome with increasing quartiles of oxidized LDL after adjustment
Surcharge May Accompany After-Hours Care in Emergency Room
Patients increasingly being charged for overnight visit to the emergency room, urgent care facility
Iron Deficiency Tied to Worse Response, Remodeling After CRT
Less symptomatic improvement at six months after implantation for patients with iron deficiency
Readmission From Skilled Nursing Facility Often Avoidable
Considerable proportion of readmissions are rated as potentially avoidable by hospital and SNF staff
Single-Dose LMWH Can Interfere With Algorithm for DVT Diagnosis
Single dose given the previous day can reduce D-dimer and risk incorrectly ruling out DVT
Vigorous IV Hydration Regimen Cuts Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Risk
Findings among patients undergoing retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Antiseptics Not Needed for Cord Care in Developed Nations
No significant differences found between dry cord care and use of antiseptics in full-term newborns
