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New Blood Test May Improve Tracking of Advanced Melanoma
Test monitors blood levels of DNA fragments from dead cancer cells
Newborn Abstinence Sx Up, Tied to Increasing Prenatal Opioid Use
~14 to 22 percent of pregnant women in the United States are prescribed opioids
ABIM Extends Decision to Suspend Aspects of MOC Program
Two-year extension offered for decision not to require internists to complete parts of MOC program
Online Tool Helps Predict Odds of Kidney Failure in CKD Patients
New risk calculator estimates who will need dialysis in two to five years
Nitinol Coils May Up Ability to Exercise With Emphysema
Researchers find greater improvement in those treated compared to a placebo
Yoga Positions Linked to Increase in Intraocular Pressure
Increases noted within one minute after assuming position in individuals with, without glaucoma
Allergic Rhinitis Constitutes Considerable Burden
Patients with prevalent AR more likely to develop asthma, mental health comorbidities
Platelet-Rich Plasma Efficacious for Atrophic Acne Scars
Combo of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling shows good response in split-face study
Acute Ozone Exposure Ups Stress Hormone in Humans
Increased stress hormones, alterations in lipid metabolites are similar to changes seen in rodents
Incidence of Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer Examined
Women with large breasts projected to have increased risk of radiation-induced breast cancer