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Tai Chi Effective at Reducing Number of Falls in Older Adults
Tai chi compared to conventional exercises among community-dwelling older adults
Rituximab + Lenalidomide Effective in Follicular Lymphoma
Response rate, progression-free survival comparable to those seen with rituximab-chemotherapy
Chest Radiograph Effective for Excluding Pediatric Pneumonia
CXR had negative predictive value of 98.8 percent in children evaluated for suspected pneumonia
AHA: Update on Diagnosis, Tx for Chagas Cardiomyopathy
Prevalence has increased in U.S.; statement aims to increase recognition, improve care
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Early Talk, Interaction Predicts School-Age Language Outcomes
Link for word counts between 18, 24 months with language outcomes weaker after controlling for SES
Racial/Ethnic Disparity in Use of Low-Vision Devices
In model adjusted for ocular diagnoses, Hispanic, others less likely to report using low-vision devices
Opioids Often Prescribed in the Absence of Pain Diagnosis
No pain diagnosis recorded at 28.5 percent of visits in which an opioid was prescribed from 2006 to 2015
Shift Seen From EDs to Urgent Care for Low-Acuity, Acute Care
Findings based on trends in care for privately insured patients from 2008 to 2015
Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Impact Many Enrollees
Further, cost savings achieved with their implementation would likely be minimal
