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Virtual Reality Effective for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Rehab
Functional improvements similar in patients undergoing virtual reality, conventional training
High Levels of Burnout, Stress for U.S. Surgical Residents
Burnout tied to depression, suicidal ideation; dispositional mindfulness linked to less burnout
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, Nov. 11-14
The 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held...
AHA: Supervised Exercise Ups 6-Minute Walking Distance in PAD
But no improvement seen with branulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Underused in High-Risk SCC
<0.1 percent of patients with high-risk SCC tumors underwent SLNB; 14 percent underwent dissections
Accurate Diagnosis Seen With Photographs of Skin Conditions
High concordance between smartphone photograph-based and in-person diagnosis of pediatric patients
Peer Review Policy Cuts Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children
Reduction in prevalence of atypical antipsychotic use after peer review policy implementation
Model Predicts Development of Chronic Kidney Disease
Six variables independently linked to advanced CKD in patients hospitalized for acute kidney injury
Heart Murmur Disappearance on Standing Can Rule Out Pathology
Disappearance of murmur that was present in supine position excludes pathologic murmur in children
Simpler Tool Promising for Atherosclerosis Prediction
Fuster-BEWAT score similar to ideal cardiovascular health score in predicting subclinical disease
