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Frailty Predicts Adverse Outcomes After Mitral Valve Replacement
Index hospitalization costs almost doubled in frail patients and 30-day readmission more frequent
1990 to 2017 Saw Increases in Primary Liver Cancer Cases
PLC cases diagnosed before age 30 decreased, but those diagnosed at 30 to 59, ≥60 years increased
CDC: Modest Decreases Seen in TB Cases, TB-Related Deaths
From 2017 to 2018, 2 and 5 percent declines seen in incident TB and TB-related deaths, respectively
Gender-Concordant ID May Aid Mental Health in Trans Adults
Benefits include less psychological distress, lower prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning
Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence
Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
10-Year Outcomes Similar for H-IMRT, C-IMRT in Prostate Cancer
10-year cumulative incidence of biochemical and/or clinical disease failure no different with C-, H-IMRT
Management of Elective Surgery Reviewed in Setting of COVID-19
Two sets of recommendations relate to management of elective surgery, triage of nonemergent operations
Guidance Issued for Prenatal Care in Setting of COVID-19
Elective, nonurgent visits to be postponed; lab work, US should be performed during in-person visits
More Americans Recognizing Importance of COVID-19 Safety Measures
Yet many Americans still believe they have little chance of catching the virus
Homeless Patients With AMI Have Distinct Risks, Outcomes
Homeless patients have higher 30-day readmission rates, more readmission for psychiatric causes
