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Earlier AMD Onset With Rare Genetic Variants
Patients carrying rare genetic variants have higher prevalence of a positive family history
Injury Severity Impacts Time to Repair in Maxillofacial Trauma
Other factors tied to increased time to repair include concurrent injuries, decreased Glasgow Coma Score
KRAS, BRAF V600E Mutations Impact Survival in Colon Cancer
Mutations linked to shorter survival in patients with microsatellite-stable tumors
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Bioresorbable Silicon Electronic Sensor May Monitor Brain
New device is designed to measure pressure, then dissolve, but human trials are far off
Foreign-Born Students in U.S. Have Higher Case Rate of TB
Students identified by screening more likely to be diagnosed within six months of arrival in U.S.
Pertussis Outbreak Described in Preschool in Tallahassee
Within preschool, only five children had not received complete series of vaccinations
Traditional Foods Can Bring Joy to Dementia Patients
Traditional foods create feeling of belonging and joy; boost patients' sense of well-being
Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity
Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Stethoscope Still Valuable Despite Technological Advances
Despite increase in point-of-care ultrasound training, high risk of misdiagnosis for inexperienced
