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How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?
Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
Hypofractionated Breast Irradiation = Reduced Toxicity
Two studies show benefits for hypofractionated vs conventionally fractionated whole-breast irradiation
Body Levels of Trace Metals Linked to Odds of Glaucoma
Negative association for blood manganese levels, positive association for mercury levels
Processed Meat Intake in Men May Cut Fertilization Rates in IVF
Higher fertilization rates among couples in which male partners have highest intake of poultry
Exercise in Early Adolescence May Ward Off Diabetes Later On
Findings shows insulin resistance peaks in early adolescence, so exercise crucial during this period
Pre-Referral Workup for GI, Liver Conditions Can Be Optimized
Delphi method can be used to extrapolate externally developed referral guidelines for local implementation
Limited Resection Generally Not Equivalent in Stage IA NSCLC
Only segmentectomy equivalent to lobectomy for older patients with adenocarcinoma
Coffee Habits Linked to Odds of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Higher risk for older individuals who never or rarely consume coffee, and those who increased amount
Photodynamic Tx Viable for Paget’s Disease on Scalp
Case report describes successful treatment for 86-year-old patient with EMPD on scalp
E-Interventions Lack Sustained Efficacy in Alcohol Misuse
Insufficient evidence in support of electronic interventions in measures of alcohol misuse
