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Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Ups Clinical Outcomes in IMPROVE-IT
Reduction in total primary end point events, driven by reductions in myocardial infarction, stroke
Ketoanalogue-Supplemented Very Low-Protein Diet May Benefit CKD
Four patients would need to adhere to diet to avoid primary end point in per-protocol analysis
Guidance Issued for Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies
Guidelines developed for management of upper gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion
Pre-Op MRI Improves Accuracy for Predicting Extent of DCIS
Preoperative MRI adds to accuracy of mammography in predicting disease extent
Earlier Age at Menarche Linked to Increased Risk of GDM
Association partly mediated by prepregnancy body mass index
n-3 PUFA Tx After AMI Linked to Drop in Death, Recurrent AMI
Treatment linked to reduction in all-cause mortality, recurrent acute MI though 12-month follow-up
Clipping Nodes Improves Pathologic Evaluation
Marking nodes with biopsy-confirmed metastatic disease allows for selective removal
Evidence Lacking for Biological Mesh in Hernia Repair
More expensive than synthetic mesh and superior efficacy has not been demonstrated
Rosacea Linked to Increased Risk of Glioma
Mechanisms dependent on matrix metalloproteinases may explain the association
Driving Cessation Tied to Adverse Effects on Health in Older Adults
Declines seen in general health and physical, social, and cognitive function
