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AAP Releases Policy Statement on Cord Blood Banking
Public cord blood banking recommended; physicians should be able to explain benefits and limitations
PCP Has Vital Role in Managing Pediatric Heart Disease
New American Academy of Pediatric policy statement details care guidelines for congenital heart disease
Flow Cytometry Assesses Minimal Residual Disease in Myeloma
MRD assessment with flow cytometry is a rapidly developing area of research
Elastography and Color Doppler Improve Breast Ultrasound
Together, the technologies increase predictive value of screening while decreasing unnecessary biopsies
3D Ultrasound Not Accurate for ID of Sex in First Trimester
Difference in genital tubercle angles between sexes seen but not reliable predictor of gender
Kidney Damage Seen in Most Patients With Long-Lasting T1D
Incidence of end-stage renal disease has declined but affects substantial portion of long-term T1D patients
The American College of Surgeons, Oct. 22-26
The 103rd Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held from...
Treatment for Stage I NSCLC Patients Up From 2000 to 2010
Improved survival for non-small-cell lung cancer patients, driven by better survival in treated patients
ACAAI: Doctors Not Adhering to New Peanut Guidelines
Thirty-eight percent of pediatricians scored 1 or less; only 11 percent scored 4 on 0-to-4 scale
ACAAI: Telemedicine Can Be Beneficial in Allergy Care
Telemedicine use likely to expand for allergy care; further research is needed into impact, outcomes
