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ASH: A+CHP Bests CHOP for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Median progression-free survival improved with A+CHP vs CHOP; similar incidence of adverse events
SABCS: T-DM1 Cuts Recurrent Invasive HER2+ Breast CA Risk
Risk reduced with trastuzumab emtansine in those with residual invasive dz at sx after neoadjuvant chemo
Few Physicians Work in Practices That Use Telemedicine
Specialty and larger practice size are correlates of telemedicine use
Skin Autofluorescence Predicts T2DM, Heart Disease, Mortality
Prediction independent of traditional risk factors such as MetS, glucose, HbA1c in general population
Machine Learning Models May Predict Emergency Admissions
Machine learning applied to electronic health records can inform care, service planning
Self-Management Program Beneficial for Patients With COPD
COPD-related acute care events reduced for patients undergoing three-month intervention
Migraine With Aura Linked to Increase in Incident A-Fib
Risk for AF up for migraine with aura vs. no headache, migraine without visual aura, after adjustment
History of Partner Violence Tied to Menopause Symptoms
History of sexual assault and current PTSD also associated with higher risk for menopause symptoms
Imaging, Biopsy Often Still Needed After Mastectomy
10 to 15.5 percent of women undergo subsequent imaging; 6 to 8 percent undergo biopsy
HHS Issues Draft Strategy for Reducing Health IT Burden
Strategy is open for public comment through Jan. 28, 2019
