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PSA Failure Predicts Death in Men With No, Minimal Comorbidity
Findings among men with localized intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer
Some Benefits for Decompressive Craniectomy in TBI
Lower mortality; higher rates of vegetative state and lower, upper severe disability versus medical care
Endobronchial Valves Can Improve Lung Physiology
Findings in patients with homogeneous emphysema with absence of collateral ventilation
Limited Dialyzability for Oxycodone, Noroxycodone
Significant mean reduction in oxycodone, noroxycodone arterial concentrations
Oral Contraceptives May Be Cause of Drop in Ovarian CA Mortality
Rates down 16 percent in U.S., 8 percent in Canada, and 10 percent in Europe over a decade
A-Fib Contributes to Wide Range of Other Health Conditions
Review links atrial fibrillation to increased risk for cardiovascular events, kidney disease, not just stroke
Review Finds Vitamin D Beneficial for Patients With Asthma
Reduction in rate of exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids or requiring ER/hospital visit
Compromised Driving Skills Seen in Patients With Sleep Apnea
Lane position deviation significantly worse in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Free Thyroxine Hormone Levels Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
Even patients with levels at the high end of the normal range more likely to experience SCD
Benralizumab Effective Treatment for Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Benralizumab significantly reduces exacerbations, two trials show
