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Sickle Cell Trait May Affect Reliability of HbA1c Readings
HbA1c levels significantly lower than in people without sickle cell trait
CDC Issues Updated Immunization Schedule
CDC panel revises immunization advisory for vaccines in adults
30-day Mortality Down With Vancomycin in C. difficile
But Clostridium difficile recurrence rate similar for metronidazole, vancomycin
Outreach Strategies Increase HCC Screening in Cirrhosis
No difference in proportion undergoing screening with mailed invitation with or without navigation
Fewer Toxic Chemicals Seen for E-Cigarette Use Versus Tobacco
Findings for e-cig users who have stopped smoking completely, compared with still smokers
Many Obese Patients Not Getting Optimal Hospice Care
And those who do get end-of-life services have fewer days than normal-weight patients
AAP: Improvement Needed in Adolescent Vaccination Rates
HPV, influenza immunization rates remain well below goals, says American Academy of Pediatrics
Risk of Endometrial Cancer Down With Intentional Weight Loss
Benefit greatest in women who are obese and achieve a normal weight, researchers say
Nurse Practitioners Could Help Meet Need for Elderly Home Care
Restrictions in some U.S. states are an obstacle, researcher says
Significant Differences for Methods of Measuring Albumin
Biases for plasma samples generally higher than for serum samples for all measurement methods
