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Even a slight decline in kidney function can potentially lead to heart damage

Even Small Decline in Kidney Function Tied to CVD Risk

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Associated with an increase in the mass of the left ventricle
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Dec. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography

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Biennial mammography endorsed for those aged 50 to 74 years; earlier screening is individual decision
Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

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Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
Use of proton pump inhibitors may be linked to long-term kidney damage

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

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While study can't prove cause-and-effect, increasing damage seen as dose rises
The prevalence of folate deficiency is 14.1 percent among patients with multiple myeloma

Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma

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Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
A risk-adjusted measure of outpatient colonoscopy quality can help inform patient choices and assist in quality-improvement efforts

Measure of Outpatient Colonoscopy Quality Developed

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Fifteen variables independently associated with measure; shows variation in quality among facilities
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is infrequent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT

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Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
Chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline breast implants has been detailed in a letter to the editor published in the January issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Breast Implants Linked to Chronic Pulmonary Silicone Embolism

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Case report describes chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline implants
A voting panel composed of patients with rheumatoid arthritis develops recommendations that are very similar to those of a physician-dominated panel when there is evidence warranting moderate or high confidence

Patient, Doctor Panels Develop Similar RA Recommendations

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Panel composed of patients with RA develops same recommendations for 13 of 16 questions
Attending physician workload is associated with lower teaching effectiveness

Attending Physician Workload Linked to Teaching Effectiveness

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Number of daily admissions linked to teaching scores and patient safety indicators