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Operative Treatment Seems Most Effective for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis
Nonoperative tx advised if patient satisfied with spine-related health; surgery may improve outcomes
Intervention Can Reduce Orders for Inpatient Urine Cultures
Intervention includes notifications to providers, changes to order sets, new urine culture reflex tests
Odds of Receiving Tx for CAD Up With Medicare Advantage
However, no significant difference seen in intermediate outcomes for those enrolled in MA, FFS Medicare
44.4 Million Estimated to Be Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer by 2069
From 2020 to 2069, 6.7 to 7.7 million cases could be averted by scaling up HPV vaccination by 2020
Hospital Program Does Not Cut Mortality for Acute Kidney Injury
But drop in hospital length of stay, improvement in metrics seen
Guideline Covers Extracutaneous Manifestations of Psoriasis
Second guideline presents evidence for different biologic agents, including adverse events
One-Third of PCPs Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
However, many report feeling uncomfortable or believing they lack the necessary knowledge
Excessively Sleepy OSA Subtype Tied to Increased CVD Risk
Excessive daytime sleepiness linked to higher risk for CVD, coronary heart disease, heart failure in OSA
Cholecystectomy in Pregnancy Tied to Worse Outcomes
Undergoing procedure during pregnancy tied to longer hospital stays, increased readmissions, higher preterm delivery rates
Higher Salt Intake in DASH Diet Tied to More Lightheadedness
High sodium intake increased frequency, severity of lightheadedness with DASH diet, but not with control diet