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The presence of diffusion-weighted imaging lesions is similar in patients clinically diagnosed with transient neurological attack and transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Accuracy of Clinical Diagnosis in TIA Called Into Question

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Acute infarction on DWI seen in similar numbers of patients clinically diagnosed as TIA, TNA
For patients with chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure undergoing coronary procedures

Central Venous Pressure-Guided Hydration Beneficial in CKD, CHF

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Reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy with no increase in acute heart failure
The sooner early-stage breast cancer patients have surgery following their diagnosis

Timing May Be Key to Success for Early Breast CA Treatment

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Scheduling the operation as soon as possible after diagnosis seems to raise odds for survival
X-rays don't detect hip osteoarthritis in many patients

Radiographs Not Picking Up Osteoarthritis in Hip

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Researchers found osteoarthritis in fewer than one-quarter of images in high clinical suspicion cases
A team from Germany now reports that a new audio-visual imaging technique looks as effective as surgery for identifying melanoma metastasis. The findings were published in the Dec. 9 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Noninvasive Scan Promising Alternative to Biopsy in Skin CA

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Noninvasive technique shows promise for detecting spread of skin cancer
Women with early-stage breast cancer may survive longer if they opt for lumpectomy followed by radiation

SABCS: In Early Breast CA, Breast-Conserving Tx Beats Mastectomy

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Study suggests 21 percent greater odds of survival after 10 years
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners or physician assistants versus rheumatologist-only practices

Lower RA Activity for Patients Seen at Practices With NPs, PAs

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Lower RA disease activity over two years versus patients seen at rheumatologist-only practices
A more careful selection of patients could help improve the success rate of bronchoscopic lung-volume reduction with the use of one-way endobronchial valves in patients with emphysema

Interlobar Collateral Ventilation Impacts EB Valve Outcomes

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Researchers find more success in emphysema tx when stricter criteria used in patient selection
Nitrates don't improve quality of life or everyday activity levels as intended in patients with heart failure

Nitrates in Heart Failure May Harm More Than Help

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Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find
Too few U.S. schools teach students how to protect themselves from HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases

CDC: More STD Prevention Education Needed in Schools

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Fewer than half of high schools, one-fifth of middle schools cover all 16 recommended topics