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Artificial Intelligence Promising for CA, Retinopathy Diagnoses
Two studies evaluate use; one for breast cancer, the other for diabetic retinopathy
USPSTF Recommends Against Hormone Tx Post Menopause
Benefits do not outweigh harms of using hormone therapy for prevention of chronic conditions
Omalizumab Ups Efficacy of Multifood Oral Immunotherapy
Findings in multifood allergic pediatric patients
Cognitive Status Doesn’t Impact Cortical Aβ, Tau in Parkinson’s
Cortical Aβ, tau does not differ in Parkinson's patients who are cognitively normal, with MCI
Pediatric Oncologists Willing to Consider Medical Marijuana
Those eligible to certify report less favorable attitudes to medical marijuana overall
CABG May Be Best Method to Revascularize in Diabetes
Cardiac, cerebrovascular events lower in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease
DNA Sequencing Identifies Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Six rare mutations identified in seven subjects that would not have been uncovered without sequencing
Atopic Dermatitis Severity Tied to IgG Response to S. Aureus
Children's responses directed against antigens with immune-modulatory functions
CAPABLE Program Saves Money for Seniors With Disability
Largest differential reduction in expenditures seen for inpatient care, long-term services, supports
Allopurinol Rx More Likely With Eligibility at Diagnosis
More frequent chronic disease reviews needed to assess eligibility for allopurinol