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Polyhydramnios with normal prenatal detailed ultrasound examination is associated with increased risk for adverse outcomes

Polyhydramnios With Normal U/S Linked to Adverse Outcomes

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Higher rate of fetal malformation, genetic syndromes, neurologic disorders, developmental delay
Chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline breast implants has been detailed in a letter to the editor published in the January issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Breast Implants Linked to Chronic Pulmonary Silicone Embolism

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Case report describes chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline implants
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is infrequent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT

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Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
A risk-adjusted measure of outpatient colonoscopy quality can help inform patient choices and assist in quality-improvement efforts

Measure of Outpatient Colonoscopy Quality Developed

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Fifteen variables independently associated with measure; shows variation in quality among facilities
The prevalence of folate deficiency is 14.1 percent among patients with multiple myeloma

Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma

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Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
Traditional-dose isotretinoin therapy is associated with higher overall costs than high-dose therapy

Higher Costs for Traditional-Dose Isotretinoin Therapy

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Cost of repeat courses of isotretinoin with traditional dose outweighs increased medication costs
Palliative care consultation within two days of hospitalization is associated with lower hospital costs for patients with incurable cancer

Lower Hospital Costs Tied to Palliative Care Consult

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Greater cost savings for cancer patients with more comorbidities
The Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat diabetic foot ulcers.

FDA Approves Device for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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The device, first approved to treat burns, is made of silicone, cow collagen, and shark cartilage
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Extended-Release Niacin Lowers ApoB-48 Concentration in T2DM

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ERN together with statin reduces apoB-48 by lowering fasting and postprandial secretion rate
For patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea under a copayment health care system

Financial Obstacles Only Partly to Blame for Low CPAP Acceptance

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However, potential 27 percent improvement in CPAP acceptance with higher neighborhood income