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Guidelines of Care Developed for Skin Cancer Management
Recommendations for basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma released
Greater Prior Authorization Requirements Seen for PCSK9i Rx
PA requirements are more extensive for PCSK9is than for other cardiometabolic drugs
Emotions Faced by Living Kidney Donors Can Impact Daily Life
Support, clear communication from health care team essential for improving donor comfort level
Confusion Common in Seniors Prescribed Antibiotics for UTI
Confusion independently associated with receipt of antibiotics for UTI in nursing home residents
Decline in New Cases of Blindness in Germany
Reduced incidence of blindness both among individuals with and without diabetes
Carboxytherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma Similar for Stretch Marks
Both treatments are safe and effective for treating striae alba, with no difference noted
Pharmacist Participation in Stroke Response Cuts Door➜Needle Time
Pharmacist helps reduces DTN time by median 23.5 min; ups percent of patients meeting ≤60 min goal
Risk of Psychotic Experiences Up With Teen Cannabis Use
Risk also increased with early-onset cigarette-only use, but correlation attenuated after adjustment
Reminder, Recall Systems Improve Immunization Uptake
Based on high certainty evidence, postcards, text messages, auto-dialer improve receipt of vaccines
Blood Test Found to Detect Eight Common Cancer Types
Sensitivities of 69 to 98 percent for detecting ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, esophagus cancers
