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Daily Spirometry Can Give Early Warning of Pneumonia in AML
Patient-performed daily spirometry effective for early identification in patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Feedback to Surgical Residents Improves Use of VTE Prophylaxis
Improvement in resident performance and significant reduction in harm for patients
Use of Minimally Invasive Sx for Endometrial Cancer Varies
Minimally invasive surgery less likely for patients with Medicaid; for blacks, Hispanics versus whites
Pay-for-Performance to PCPs May Improve Disease Management
Effect varies by baseline medical quality and practice size
Ultrasound Can Determine Fetal Sex in First Trimester
Fetal crown-rump length, gestational age, and mother's BMI affect accuracy
FDA Approves New Device for Fecal Incontinence
Viable surgical option when medical measures have failed
Mindfulness Practice Cuts Stress in Low-Income School Children
Improved psychological functioning, moderation of negative effect of stress for middle school students
Cocoa Flavanol Supplements Beneficial in Hemodialysis
Ingestion alleviates acute and chronic hemodialysis-induced vascular dysfunction
Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia
Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
Acral Pigmented Lesions More Common on Darker Skin
Authors hope findings raise awareness, increase dermoscopy for those at risk
