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CT Abdominal Aortic Calcification Score Predicts CV Event Risk
In asymptomatic patients, AUC was higher for AAC than for Framingham Risk Score at all time points
CDC: First U.S. Case of Rat-Borne Andes Virus Diagnosed
New World hantavirus can present with symptoms similar to those of the flu
Variability in Geographic Availability of New Antibiotics
Greater geographic availability for antibiotics from and/or marketed by companies in U.S., Europe
CDC: Vaccination Rates More Than 95 Percent for Kindergartners
Coverage could be even higher if schools followed up with under-vaccinated
Limited Success for Changing Diet and Exercise Among Nurses
At 3 months, significant increase in fruit, vegetable intake but significant decline in physical activity
Physical Therapy an Option for Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears
Physical therapy non-inferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for nonobstructive meniscal tears
2014 to 2016 Saw 470 Percent Increase in HIV PrEP Use in U.S.
~7 percent of those with indications for PrEP were prescribed PrEP, including 2.1 percent of women
Montreal Cognitive Assessment Predicts Outcomes After Stroke
Brief screening tool is feasible in the setting of acute stroke
Poor Experience With PCP Linked to Hospitalization in CKD
Risk of hospitalization up for Hispanic patients with lower scores on Ambulatory Care Experiences Survey
Light Use of Topical Skin Tx Before Radiotherapy Seems Safe
Radiation dose not impacted with light or moderate use of skin treatments, regardless of beam energy, incidence
