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Transplant Recipients Have Increased Melanoma Risk
They also have increased melanoma-specific mortality compared with nonrecipients
Low Vitamin D Tied to Dry Eye Syndromes
Vitamin D appears to play a protective role against the development of dry eye
Tamoxifen-Phospholipid Complex May Alleviate TMX Toxicity
Rat study demonstrates improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity with TMX-PLC
Breast CA Mortality Rate 3.3% for Women Diagnosed With DCIS
But mortality rate higher for women diagnosed before age 35 and for black women
Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma
Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
Detailed Medical History Best Screening for Preeclampsia
Should remain method of screening until studies show aspirin reduces incidence of preeclampsia
Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
Long-Acting Analog Insulin Doesn’t Up AMI Risk in T2DM
No significant difference in risk for long-acting analog, other basal insulin therapies
ACOG: Best Evidence for Rx of Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy
Vitamin B6 or vitamin B6 plus doxylamine is safe and effective; recommended for first-line tx
