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Enterovirus A71 Outbreak in Children ID’d in Colorado Hospital
Neurological findings of myoclonus, ataxia, weakness, and autonomic instability differentiate EV-A71
AI System Can Detect, Grade Cancer in Prostate Needle Biopsy
AUCs were 0.997, 0.986 for distinguishing between benign, malignant biopsy cores, respectively
Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
FDA drug review times down from 1983 to 2017, but time from clinical testing to approval did not change
Care Management for Complex Needs May Not Cut Readmissions
Lack of effect on readmissions for Camden Core Model shows challenge of targeting superutilizers
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Will Pose Clinical, Economic Burden
Model predicts rising costs for care of U.S. patients with NASH and T2DM over next 20 years
Online Patient Portal Use May Up Likelihood of Kidney Transplant
Portal users more likely to have received kidney transplant at four, five years after initiating dialysis
Notification Laws May Not Increase Knowledge of Dense Breast Risks
Women with lower education may be less likely to gain awareness of breast density due to the laws
Experts Call for Pediatric Consideration in EMS Planning
Recommendations address planning of EMS dispatch protocols, operations, and physician oversight
N.J. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
Bill will take effect 90 days after being signed by the governor
Less Than a Quarter of Medicare Patients Participate in Cardiac Rehab
Participation lower among women than men, among Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks versus whites