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An estimated 12.6 million persons in the United States could benefit from treatment to prevent active tuberculosis

12.6 Million in U.S. Could Benefit From Tx to Prevent Active TB

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Revised NHANES-based estimate for prevalence of latent TB infection excludes those who report prior tx
Adults aged 65 years and older should undergo annual cognitive health assessments to improve recognition of mild cognitive impairment

Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment

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After MCI diagnosis, patients should be counseled on treatment options; support needed for partners
In a socioeconomically vulnerable minority population

Polypill Strategy Promising in Socioeconomically Vulnerable

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Greater reductions in systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels with polypill in minority population
In women with mixed urinary incontinence

Physical Therapy and Surgery Reduce Mixed Urinary Incontinence Symptoms

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However, reduction in symptoms from addition of physical therapy may not be clinically important
For patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Electronic Nose Analysis May Predict Response to Anti-PD-1 Therapy in NSCLC

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Initial breath analysis predicts individual treatment response to anti-PD-1 therapy at three months
The incidence of infective endocarditis associated with drug abuse increased from 2002 to 2016 in the United States

2002 to 2016 Saw Rise in Drug Abuse-Linked Infective Endocarditis

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Patients were younger, more often white men, poorer, and had fewer comorbidities
Despite increasing roles of nonphysician providers in health care (nurse practitioners and physician assistants)

Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images

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Radiography and fluoroscopy were most common NPP-billed imaging services over all years
The risk for aortic and mitral regurgitation is increased with current and recent fluoroquinolone use

Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Up With Fluoroquinolone Use

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Risk significantly increased for current use and recent use, but not past use within 61 to 365 days
Many older patients with acute myeloid leukemia do not receive any active treatment

Many Older Patients With AML Not Receiving Active Treatment

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No active treatment more likely with older age, lower household income, unmarried status, comorbidities
Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety

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Findings particularly strong with hysterectomy at younger age, even with ovarian conservation