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Modifiable Factors Affect Racial Differences in Lung Cancer
No racial/ethnic differences in the risk of lung cancer death among women in fully adjusted models
Pre-Op Testing Over, Under Used in Mid Urethral Sling Surgery
Preoperative testing overused and underused; estimated charge of overused testing, $18/patient
Treating Hypertension Beneficial Regardless of Baseline Pressure
Reductions in risks of major CVD events, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure
Better Info Needed in Transfer From Peds to Adult Care for T1DM
Only 36 percent of endocrinologists report always/often reviewing pediatric records
Efficacy of Azithromycin in Chlamydia Remains High
Although study did not establish noninferiority of azithromycin versus doxycycline
Criteria for Determining Brain Death Differ by Hospital
Improvement seen with AAN practice parameters, but significant variability still exists
History of CABG Linked to Reperfusion Delays in STEMI
Patients with previous CABG have lower likelihood of door-to-balloon time of ≤90 minutes
Patients Can Safely Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home
Practice could save money while helping uninsured patients avoid long hospital stays, researchers say
Clinical Pathway Leads to Drop in Total Abdominal Hysterectomies
Implementation of hysterectomy pathway linked to reduction in TAH procedures from 2012 to 2014
Patient Education Ups Willingness to Consider Clinical Trials
PRE-ACT increases knowledge, reduces attitudinal barriers; linked to greater patient satisfaction
