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Lung Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Current, Former Smokers
Such testing could cut mortality rate by 20 percent, American Cancer Society says
Minimally Disruptive Protocol Acceptable for Frontal Sinus Fx
Of 20 patients treated nonoperatively, 19 had improvement in opacification, contour deformity
Skin Sodium Content Linked to Left Ventricular Mass in CKD
Skin sodium content more closely linked to left ventricular mass than total body overhydration
High TG, Low HDL-C Levels May Help Further Stratify CHD Risk
Fasting high TG + low HDL associated with increased risk, particularly in those with diabetes
One in Five Undergoing Telemetry for Noncardiac Indications
Top three cardiac indications include angina/acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, heart failure
Zoster Ups Stroke Risk in Patients With Autoimmune Disease
For patients with autoimmune disease, herpes zoster tied to increased stroke risk in first 90 days
Comorbidities Up Resource Use in Pediatric Spinal Fusion
For children undergoing spinal fusion, respiratory insufficiency, bladder dysfunction up LOS, cost
Clinical Massage, Guided Imagery Reduce Pain, Anxiety
Findings show beneficial effects for two interventions among patients in progressive care unit
Immunotherapy Better Than Cryotherapy for Wart Lesions
Better therapeutic response to immunotherapy and fewer sessions needed for complete remission
NSAIDs Found to Be of Little Benefit to Patients With Back Pain
Patients who took NSAIDs were also 2.5 times more likely to suffer gastrointestinal side effects
