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Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Risk of All Cancers, Specific Cancers Up in Infertile Men
Risk of testicular cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, all cancers up vs. men who have undergone vasectomy
Fetal/Infant Death Risk Lowest at 37 Weeks in Twin Pregnancies
Relative risk of mortality lower with immediate delivery versus expectant management at 37 weeks
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
Review: Fecal Transplants Effective Weapon Against C. Dif
Treatment effective for recurrent disease, research shows
Spotlight on Off-Label Use of Suturing Device
Off-label use resulted in cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM
Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure
Findings from review of published studies on the subject
Experimental Drug Combo Shows Success in HCV Treatment
Drug trio could join newer, highly-effective meds such as sofosbuvir, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir
Statins Linked to Improved Survival in Lung Cancer
But more research needed
