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TP53, MDM2 Alterations Linked to Cisplatin Resistance in GCT
TP53, MDM2 alterations predict adverse prognosis in patients with germ cell tumors
Exposure to Phthalates, BPA May Impact Total 25(OH)D in Adults
Metabolites of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate consistently inversely linked to total 25(OH)D
Greater Drop in Payments at BPCI Hospitals for Joint Replacement
Findings for lower extremity joint replacement at Bundled Payments for Care Improvement hospitals
Standard and Double Dose Pantoprazole Equally Effective
Findings in patients with gastric adenoma or early gastric cancer undergoing endoscopic resection
Most U.S. CKD Patients Receive Renal Replacement Therapy
Percentage of adults receiving, preparing to receive RRT varied with age, from 96.2 to 53.3 percent
Social Support Intervention Helps Those Living With HIV/AIDS
Net values of objective support score, usage of support increase after intervention
Facet Utilization Up From 2000 to 2006, Plateaued to 2012
Largest decrease in facet injections came in 2010 with bundling of CPT codes with image guidance
Laquinimod Appears Effective Against Multiple Sclerosis
Animal study indicates laquinimod slows disease progression, but human trials needed
Dementia, Mortality Risk Up for GBA Carriers With Parkinson’s
Mortality risk remained greater in carriers after introduction of dementia as time-dependent covariate
Effectiveness of Tobacco Taxation Is Being Undermined
Smokers 'downtrade' to cheaper generics, move to less heavily taxed products, buy multipacks
