Women With Non-Obstructive CAD May Suffer From Myocardial Scars
Cardiac MR accurately diagnoses; myocardial scars may affect 8 percent of women with non-obstructive CAD
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
Factors Tied to Molecular Testing by Dermatopathologists ID’d
Those at academic medical centers, higher-volume practices more likely to use molecular testing
MRI Risk Model May Cut Biopsy Use in Suspected Prostate Cancer
Inclusion of MRI-derived parameters can maintain high rate of diagnosis of clinically significant cancer
Coronary Artery Dz Extent Similar in Men, Women With T1DM
Extent of CAD similar for those admitted for coronary angiography; no difference in long-term mortality
Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine
Clinical learning environment should be optimized by ensuring what is taught in classroom is modeled
Lead, Other Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapors
Study finds metals, including lead, leak from e-cigarette heating coils into inhaled aerosols
Younger Onset of T2DM Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Earlier diagnosis of T2DM tied to increased mortality, mainly driven by cardiovascular disease mortality
AAN: Alpha-Synuclein Levels in Tears May Help ID Parkinson’s
PD patients have significantly decreased total alpha-synuclein in tears compared with healthy controls
Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout
Many potential uses for AI, including improving searches and documentation, selecting treatment
