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For older patients with concomitant chronic kidney disease and a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulants in Seniors With A-Fib, CKD Ups Stroke, ICH Risk

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Anticoagulants linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke and hemorrhage, but lower all-cause mortality
For patients with moderate-to-severe hand pain and radiographic osteoarthritis

Hydroxychloroquine No Better Than Placebo for Hand OA

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No more effective than placebo for moderate-to-severe hand pain and radiographic osteoarthritis
Specific populations

AAD: Fathers May Not Perceive Harms of Teen Indoor Tanning

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Low harms more often perceived by parents of male teens, those age ≥16, with less sun-reactive skin
For women with node-negative early endocrine receptor-positive breast cancer

Prognostic Signatures Compared for ER-Positive Breast Cancer

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ROR, BCI, EPclin are significantly more prognostic for recurrence for women with node-negative disease
Children involved in sibling bullying are at increased risk of developing a psychotic disorder

Sibling Bullying Tied to Increased Odds of Psychotic Disorder

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Both victims and perpetrators have greater odds of developing a psychotic disorder
For adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes

Ertugliflozin Tied to Improved Glycemic Control in T2DM

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Improvement in glycemic control, reduction in body weight, SBP; increase in genital mycotic infections
An automated central pharmacy system

Automated Central System Offers Time Savings for Pharmacists

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Cart-fill process using new automated system is more efficient, frees up time for other roles
For military veterans

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Can Help Alleviate PTSD in Veterans

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Study found statistically and clinically significant reduction in PTSD scores after six weeks of THR
Antidiabetes treatment discontinuation rates are higher for obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds

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Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
The developmental-behavioral pediatric workforce struggles to meet current service demands

Significant Challenges for Developmental-Behavioral Peds

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Care issues include long waits, high case complexity, poor reimbursement, and provider burnout