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Neonatal Intensive Care May Be Overused
Newborns admitted to NICUs bigger, less premature than in prior years
35% of Colorectal Cancers in Patients Age ≤35 Are Genetic
Study authors recommend that people diagnosed before age 35 get tested
One-Third of Septic Shock Survivors Readmitted
Readmitted patients have higher chronic illness burden, prevalence of health care-linked sepsis
Self-Reported Eczema Valid for Detecting Atopic Dermatitis
High specificity and positive predictive value for self-, caregiver-reported ever history of eczema
Mast Cell Degranulation Linked to Ocular Pathology
Provokes acute ocular inflammation, dilation, permeability of choroidal vessels
Improved Care Transitions Needed Post Ambulatory Surgery
Age independently associated with hospital admission
Confetti-Like Depigmentation May Predict Vitiligo Progression
Review finds confetti-like pattern may predict rapid disease progression
Earlier Physical Therapy May Help Older Patients With Back Pain
Extent of improvement in symptoms may be greater among those referred for early PT
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
