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Health Utility Values Improve After Septorhinoplasty
Nasal airway obstruction appears to be linked to health outcomes
Opioid Misuse Varies With Sexual Orientation
Prescription opioid misuse more likely for female respondents identifying as bisexual
MS Relapse Drops During Pregnancy but Rises After
Disease-modifying drug use uncommon year before pregnancy and further drops during pregnancy
ACAAI: Oral Immunotherapy Is Protective in Peanut Allergy
More patients receiving AR101 able to ingest ≥600 mg peanut protein without dose-limiting symptoms
HIV Transmission Risk Small With Antiretroviral Compliance
No transmissions with antiretroviral tx, viral load of less than 200 copies/mL four to six months apart
Onset of Musculoskeletal Adverse Events Varies Between Statins
Significantly faster onset with atorvastatin, rosuvastatin versus simvastatin during monotherapy
Patient Outcomes Tied to Valve Replacement Volume
Hospitals with higher volumes in both open heart, transcatheter replacement have best outcomes
CDC: Increase Seen in Salmonella Illnesses From Ground Beef
246 people now sickened; 59 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
Epinephrine Personal Autoinjectors Cost-Effective at $24
Based on 10-fold fatality risk difference, value-based price for personal epinephrine $24
Burden of Liver Cancer Rising in Medicare Patients
Coexistence of other liver conditions tied to even higher risk for death, health care costs
