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White-Coat, Masked HTN Tied to Target Organ Complications
Both associated with increased aortic stiffness, renal injury, incident cardiovascular events
Pre-Op Blood Tests May Predict Post-Op Morbidity in Ovarian CA
Pre-op thrombocytosis, leukocytosis tied to post-op morbidity; increased mortality for patients with both
Accessory Breast Described in Left Inframammary Fold
Case report describes accessory breast, distinct from left breast, with accessory nipple areola complex
Tick Bites Implicated in Meat Allergy in Japanese Study
Haemaphysalis longicornis salivary gland protein-specific IgE ID'd in sera of patients with meat allergy
Risk of Fractures Reduced in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Fracture risk reduction more pronounced in women diagnosed before age 30
Primary Aldosteronism Screen Cost-Effective in Resistant HTN
Findings for computed tomography scanning followed by adrenal venous sampling
Increased Dwell Time Doesn’t Raise Infection Risk for PICCs
Risk of central line-linked bloodstream infections not up for peripherally inserted central catheters
HbA1c Control on Metformin Predicts Durable Control in T2DM
HbA1c cut-off of 6.3 percent differentiated teens that remained in glycemic control, lost control
Successful Treatment of U.S. Child With XDR Tuberculosis
Case highlights the risks of acquiring drug-resistant tuberculosis overseas
Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Exclusive use of human milk reduces odds of potentially blinding condition by 75 percent
