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A case of Zika virus infection has been confirmed in a traveler who returned to the United States from Costa Rica

Zika Infection Confirmed in U.S. Resident Back From Costa Rica

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Plaque reduction neutralization antibody tests confirmed diagnosis of Zika virus infection
The rate of missed adenomas larger than 5 mm is similarly low for men with Boston Bowel Prep Scale scores of 2 or 3

Rate of Missed Adenomas >5 mm Similarly Low for BBPS 2, 3

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Significantly higher rate of missed adenomas in colon segments with Boston Bowel Prep Scale score of 1
In a case vignette published in the Feb. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine

Vignette Highlights Management of Recurrent UTI in Older Men

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Case presented of patient with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase E. coli infection
The percentage of uninsured persons is decreasing in the United States

CDC: Number of Uninsured Persons in U.S. Down Since 2013

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Increase in percentage of adults, children with private health insurance coverage from 2013 to 2015
Activated factor VII-antithrombin complex levels correlate with increased mortality risk in patients with coronary artery disease

Factor VII-Antithrombin Complex Predicts Mortality in CAD

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Patients with FVIIa-AT levels above median at baseline have two-fold increased mortality
For patients with suspected malignant melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma

Few Want to Receive Skin Cancer Biopsy Results Face-to-Face

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Only 11% of participants wanted to receive results face-to-face; almost all happy with chosen method
A multifaceted quality improvement initiative can cut laboratory costs in the hospitalist service of an academic medical center

Multifaceted QI Intervention Cuts Lab Costs

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Improvements seen in laboratory cost per day, per visit, and cuts in test per day
Treatment of exaggerated scars with dermal autologous micrografts appears effective

Dermal Autologous Micrograft May Be Effective Scar Treatment

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With further validation may be innovative regenerative treatment for scars
Five genes may serve as biomarkers for osteoarthritis progression

Five Genes Tied to Osteoarthritis Progression

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Findings are potential biomarkers of osteoarthritic acetabular labrum
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has updated recommendations on the use of biomarkers to guide decisions on adjuvant systemic therapy for women with early-stage invasive breast cancer. The clinical practice guideline was published online Feb. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

ASCO Updates Biomarkers for Breast Cancer Tx Guidance

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Five assays show sufficient clinical utility, but don't guide specific regimens