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Increase in Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support in PCI
2004 to 2012 saw increase in percutaneous ventricular assist devices, intraaortic balloon pump
ACOG: New Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommendations provide guidance on frequency of screening, appropriate screening methods
Daily INR Measurement Best for Hospitalized Patients on Warfarin
Increased odds of warfarin-associated adverse events in patients for whom INR not measured daily
CDC: Number of U.S. Births Up to 3.9 Million in 2014
Decrease in rate of teenage pregnancies, and in birth rates for women in early 20s
Daylight Photodynamic Therapy Effective, Safe for Acne
PDT with 1.5 percent 3-butenyl 5-aminolevulinate gel reduces inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions
Both Smoking Bans and Cigarette Taxes Deter Smokers
Bans seem better for social smokers; heavy smokers primarily deterred by taxes
Infusion of HIV-Neutralizing Antibody Decreases Viremia
Strong selection pressure seen for outgrowth of less neutralization-sensitive viruses
Secukinumab Cuts Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Two trials show benefits for 150 mg subcutaneous secukinumab with IV, subcutaneous loading
Patient Factors ID’d for Intention to Use Marijuana for Glaucoma
Factors include perceptions of legality of marijuana use, satisfaction with current glaucoma care
Selexipag Linked to Reduced Risk of Death, Complications in PAH
Reduced risk of composite of death or pulmonary arterial hypertension-linked complications
