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Use of Composite Allocation Score for Lung Transplant Wait List Improves Outcomes
Findings compared with both the pre-November 2017 and post-November 2017 eras
Weight Gain, Late First Pregnancy Combo Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Almost threefold higher risk seen for those who were nulliparous or had first pregnancy at age 30 years or older with high weight gain
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Alcohol Intake in Patients Treated for Obesity
Reductions in alcohol intake noted in high and low consumers; no significant difference seen in percentage reductions for men and women
Ultra-Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Noninferior for Prostate Cancer
UHF noninferior to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for men with intermediate- to high-risk localized disease
Real-Time AI-Driven Decision Support Aids Catheter Ablation
Findings show enhanced precision in identifying termination sites in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation
Quality Improvement Program Aids Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections in Children
Findings show feasibility for acute otitis media and community-acquired pneumonia across care settings
Obtaining Second Opinion Delays Treatment for Breast Cancer, but Not Appreciably
Median time from biopsy to first treatment longer for patients who seek second opinion but still within guidelines
Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Can Improve Outcomes
Buprenorphine linked to reduced rate of adverse outcomes, including severe maternal morbidity, NICU admissions, and preterm births
Withdrawal of Flovent Led to Discontinuation of Inhaled Steroids for Children With Asthma
Withdrawal of brand-name drug linked to discontinuation of inhaled steroid therapy among children using fluticasone propionate
Metformin Beneficial for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain in Overweight, Obesity
Mean change in visual analog scale pain greater with metformin versus placebo for patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis