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Mortality Low for Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe GERD
For patients with severe GERD, low rates of 90- and 30-day mortality and 90-day reoperation
AHA Issues Advisory on Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Tx
Science advisory explains indications for use of WCD for prevention of sudden cardiac death
Endometriosis Tied to Elevated Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Hysterectomy/oophorectomy and earlier age at surgery associated with increased risk of CHD
AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model
New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
ACP Addresses Skyrocketing Costs of Prescription Medications
ACP recommends transparency in relation to pricing, costs, and comparative value
Blood Pressure Targets Relevant for Children, Teens
Trajectory data indicate that childhood BP levels correlate with BP status at age 38 years
Pediatricians Should Be Familiar With Zika Virus Infection
All age groups, including children, can be affected; maternal-fetal transmission has been reported
Tailored Intervention by PCPs Slightly Cuts Depression
Prevention strategy tailored to individual risk, implemented in primary care office
Acupuncture Helps Manage Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
Improvements seen in climacteric symptoms and quality of life measures
Intensive Glucose Control Offers Lasting Reduction in Risk of ESKD
In-trial reduction in risk of ESKD seen in ADVANCE trial persists after 9.9 years of follow-up
