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Estimated Due Date App to Replace the Pregnancy Wheel
EDD calculator reconciles discrepancy in due dates between first ultrasound and date of LMP
Rosacea Linked to Increased Risk of Glioma
Mechanisms dependent on matrix metalloproteinases may explain the association
Evidence Lacking for Biological Mesh in Hernia Repair
More expensive than synthetic mesh and superior efficacy has not been demonstrated
Clipping Nodes Improves Pathologic Evaluation
Marking nodes with biopsy-confirmed metastatic disease allows for selective removal
n-3 PUFA Tx After AMI Linked to Drop in Death, Recurrent AMI
Treatment linked to reduction in all-cause mortality, recurrent acute MI though 12-month follow-up
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Belatacept Regimen Ups Kidney Transplant Survival
Higher patient, graft survival and mean eGFR with more- and less-intensive belatacept vs. cyclosporine
Vitamin D Treatment Has No Effect in Prediabetes
Eight weeks of high-dose treatment has no impact on β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
No Beneficial Effects Seen for Cyclosporine A in Reperfused MI
Does not improve ST-segment resolution, hs-cTnT, clinical outcomes, or LV remodeling
