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Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Association only significant among men and only in seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Case Report Describes 4 Breast Cancer Cases Post Transplant
Single donor transmitted cancer to four recipients; one survived after transplant nephrectomy
Data Age in Clinical Trials Is About Three Years at Publication
Trials funded by government were associated with significantly longer time to publication
Total of 43,371 New Cases of HPV-Associated Cancers in 2015
Decreases in cervical cancer, vaginal SCC from 1999 to 2015; increases in oropharyngeal, anal, vulvar SCC
Algorithm Can Discriminate Cardiovascular Disease Risk
CVDPoRT, based on 12 variables, accurately discriminates risk, is well-calibrated in population
FDA Approves New Treatment for Opioid Dependence
The sublingual buprenorphine and naloxone combo should be part of a complete treatment plan
Oxycontin’s Maker Now Selling Drug to Curb Opioid Addiction
New anti-addiction drug is fast-acting form of buprenorphine, which helps control drug cravings
Nurse-Led Call After Discharge Doesn’t Cut Peds Urgent Care
One-time nurse-led call does not lower reutilization of urgent care services after pediatric discharge
Chronic Pain May Be Contributor to Suicide
8.8 percent of suicide decedents have evidence of chronic pain; percentage increased from 2003 to 2014
Many Opportunities for Doctors Using Twitter
Twitter can be used to build networks and find potential research partners; learn about research
