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Belatacept Regimen Ups Kidney Transplant Survival
Higher patient, graft survival and mean eGFR with more- and less-intensive belatacept vs. cyclosporine
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for All Adults
Recommendation applies to adults aged 18 years and older, including pregnant, postpartum women
Risk of Malignancy Can Be Quantified Using Simple Rules
Ultrasonography features can identify the risk of malignancy in patients with adnexal masses
Adjuvant Therapy Ups Survival in Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Improved survival for chemotherapy with or without cranial irradiation versus surgery alone
Botulinum Toxin Successfully Treats Senile Entropion
Entropion resolved at seven days after injection of botulinum toxin into orbicularis oculi muscle
Single-Stage Procedure Treats Cellulite, Lipodystrophy
Approach provides simultaneous treatment with Nd:YAG laser, side-firing fiber-optic laser system
Overweight, Obesity Linked to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Increased risk of SCD with electrocardiogram abnormalities, even in normal-weight individuals
ACP Presents High-Value Care Advice for Hematuria
Seven pieces of high-value care advice presented to clinicians for evaluating patients with hematuria
