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Barrier-Specific Care Significantly Improves Glycemic Control
Implementation of barrier-specific care paths linked to significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin
Albuminuria Linked to Higher Nighttime SBP in Hypertension
Significantly higher nighttime systolic BP, especially in patients with diabetes and low eGFR
Drug-Coated Balloon Cuts TLR in Femoropopliteal Artery Disease
Reduction in target lesion revascularization with no impact on risk of death versus plain balloon
Five Local Zika Cases Now Confirmed in Miami Beach
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says overall total now at 36; CDC urges pregnant women to avoid affected area
Novel Technique Feasible for Clean-Catch Urine in Infants
Noninvasive bladder stimulation technique effective for children aged younger than 90 days
Right Ventricular Remodeling Seen in Olympic Athletes
Significant subset of athletes exceed diagnostic criteria for arrhythmogenic RV cardiomyopathy
Post-Op Doctor Shopping for One in Four With Nephrolithiasis
Twenty-four percent of patients were prescribed narcotics by more than one provider after surgery
Inadequate Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Group B Strep Is Common
Four of five cases deemed unavoidable even with perfect protocol adherence
Oily Fish Consumption May Ward Off Diabetic Retinopathy
Two servings a week tied to 48 percent reduced risk of incident sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Up in Patients With Gallstones
Findings independent of traditional risk factors