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SIR: Cryoablation Helps Ease Phantom Limb Pain for Amputees
Targeted treatment of nerve and scar tissue found to improve symptoms
Niacin-ER May Be Overlooked Cause of Thrombocytopenia
Researchers also note marked improvement in hemoglobin upon drug discontinuation in anemia
Propranolol Use Tied to Increased Mortality in Child-Pugh B, C
Propranolol use beyond six months linked to increased mortality in Child-Pugh C with ascites
Diabetes Weight Loss Diets Improve Emotional Measures
Findings regardless of whether diet was low or high in carbohydrates
Hormone Tx No Harm After Nonserous Epithelial Ovarian CA
For women aged younger than 55 years, hormone therapy linked to improved disease-free survival
Liraglutide Is Not Justified for All Patients With T1DM
Addition of 1.2 and 1.8 mg liraglutide linked to modest reduction of weekly mean glucose levels
Steatosis in More Than Half of Liver Transplant Recipients
Risk of significant steatosis affected by pre- and post-transplant factors, initial immunosuppression
ACEI/ARBs Up AMI Outcomes Regardless of Renal Status
Treatment linked to improved long-term survival, regardless of underlying kidney function
Variation in Estimates of Sepsis-Linked Mortality by Data Source
Variation seen comparing mortality based on deaths certificates and health services utilization data
Cocoa Pod Extract Deemed Effective As Antiwrinkle Gel
Skin wrinkles reduced and skin hydration improved within three weeks of application of CPE gel
