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Paracentesis Underutilized in Patients With Cirrhosis, Ascites
In-hospital mortality down with paracentesis use; trend toward reduction in mortality for early tx
Asthma Tied to Increased Risk of Chronic Migraines
Researchers suggest asthma is stronger predictor of chronic migraines than depression
Interlobar Collateral Ventilation Impacts EB Valve Outcomes
Researchers find more success in emphysema tx when stricter criteria used in patient selection
Lower RA Activity for Patients Seen at Practices With NPs, PAs
Lower RA disease activity over two years versus patients seen at rheumatologist-only practices
Noninvasive Scan Promising Alternative to Biopsy in Skin CA
Noninvasive technique shows promise for detecting spread of skin cancer
Radiographs Not Picking Up Osteoarthritis in Hip
Researchers found osteoarthritis in fewer than one-quarter of images in high clinical suspicion cases
Timing May Be Key to Success for Early Breast CA Treatment
Scheduling the operation as soon as possible after diagnosis seems to raise odds for survival
Nutraceuticals Alone or With Ezetimibe Aid in Dyslipidemia
Improvement in lipid profile for nutraceuticals alone or in combo for statin-intolerant patients
Presence of Medical Students in ER Slightly Ups Length of Stay
Increase of about five minutes in ER length of stay is significant, but unlikely to be clinically relevant
IOP Spikes Common After Cyclophotocoagulation
No preoperative, perioperative associations for post-cyclodiode spike within three hours post-op
