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Stratifying tuberculosis patients by disease severity may enable shorter treatment regimens

Stratifying by Severity May Allow Shorter TB Tx Regimens

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Those with minimal disease may be cured with a four-month versus six-month treatment regimen
The National Athletic Trainers' Association has issued recommendations for identifying and managing patients with patellofemoral pain; these recommendations form the basis of a position statement published in the September issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.

New Guidelines Issued for Patellofemoral Pain Management

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Treatment should include multimodal approaches to address knee, hip, foot, ankle impairments
Patients with idiopathic parkinsonism have reduced survival

Reduced Survival for Patients With Idiopathic Parkinsonism

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Mild cognitive impairment, freezing of gait, elevated leukocytes in CSF tied to shorter survival
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is 7.3 percent among U.S. adults

Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis 7.3 Percent in U.S. Adults

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Patients with AD and more severe disease have higher scores on dermatology life quality index
An adjunctive buprenorphine/samidorphan combination seems beneficial for patients with major depressive disorder with inadequate response to antidepressant therapy

Buprenorphine/Samidorphan Helpful in Refractory Depression

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Consistently greater reduction in MADRS score from baseline seen for BUP/SAM versus placebo
Nearly 500 blood components were transfused in the first 24 hours following the Las Vegas shooting on Oct. 1

Blood Donations Exceeded Demand After Las Vegas Shooting

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Almost 800 units of blood donated by public citizens after shooting; more than 17 percent wasted
A first-of-its-kind surgery has restored the ability to walk in a boy paralyzed by acute flaccid myelitis.

Surgery Restores Boy’s Ability to Walk Post-Acute Flaccid Myelitis

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Nerve transfer surgery was performed on patient's leg, allowing him to walk
Young children who have surgical procedures that require general anesthesia do not have an increased risk for adverse child development outcomes

Pediatric Anesthesia Does Not Affect Development Outcomes

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No significant differences seen in early developmental vulnerability in sibling-matched cohort
For patients with acute myocardial infarction

Characteristics of Black AMI Patients Impact Mortality Rate

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Characteristics of black AMI patients tied to significant difference in five-year mortality after AMI
In addition to fear of pain and suffering

Poll: Patients, Caregivers Worry About Cost of Cancer Care

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Survey also shows that Americans misinformed about alternative treatments for cancer