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Satisfaction High With Mohs Surgery for Melanoma In Situ
Short-term, long-term patient satisfaction high with Mohs micrographic surgery for melanoma in situ
Cesarean Rates No Higher for Diabetes Patients Induced in 38th Week
But compared with expectant management, induction at 38 weeks tied to certain neonatal adverse outcomes
Popular Diets May Impact Testosterone Levels in Men
Low-fat diets tied to lower testosterone, even after controlling for other factors
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s versus 70s
High-Dose Erythropoietin No Benefit for Extreme Preemies
No reduction found in risk for severe neurodevelopmental impairment or death at 2 years of age
History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Earlier injurious falls predicted future fractures but not major osteoporotic fractures
Lack of Insurance Tied to Later Stage of Breast Cancer at Diagnosis
Almost half of higher stage of disease at diagnosis in racial/ethnic minorities explained by insurance status
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
Nationwide improvements in insurance coverage and access to care seen, even in nonexpansion states
Outcomes Superior for HM3 LVAD Regardless of Preimplant Strategy
HeartMate 3 superior to HeartMate II whether device is bridge to transplant or destination therapy
2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Spending on DMTs for MS
Increase in annual expenditures on MS DMTs mainly driven by increases in per-prescription costs
