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PCV13 Predicted to Be Cost Saving Versus PCV7
Although 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine is more costly than PCV7, net cost savings expected
Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death
About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
Cherry Juice May Reduce Post-Exercise Respiratory Symptoms
Potential role of Montmorency cherries in reducing upper respiratory tract symptoms
Disorganized Documentation Ups Peri-Op Communication Failures
Documentation is often insufficient, inaccessible, and not verbally reinforced
Split-Dose Better Than Day-Before Colonoscopy Prep
Patients also prefer split-dose regimens for bowel cleansing
Oxybutynin Deemed Effective Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Improvement in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, quality of life; side effects frequent but minor
Health Insurance Expansion Likely to Increase HTN Treatment
Increase expected to lead to fewer coronary heart disease events, stroke events, CVD-related deaths
Genetic Mutations May Impact Outcomes in Aplastic Anemia
Genetic evaluation may help predict prognosis in aplastic anemia
New Evidence Can Help Informed Choice in Incontinence Surgery
For mid-urethral sling, fewer adverse events with transobturator route versus retropubic route
Questions Raised for Telemedical Monitoring of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
No significant difference versus standard care for amputation, healing; but increase in mortality seen
