HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Assay Can Detect Acute Infection
Ag/Ab combo testing can detect 82 percent of acute HIV infections detectable by pooled RNA testing
Nonmedical Stimulant Use Up Among Adults, Not Teens
Emergency department visits related to dextroamphetamine-amphetamine up for adults
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Use of ASD Screening
Insufficient evidence to assess benefits, harms of screening for children in whom no concerns raised
Computer-Assisted Stethoscope Can ID Respiratory Sounds
Algorithm developed that is fast enough to enable real-time analysis of respiratory sounds
NAFLD Linked to Unfavorable Metabolic Profile in T2DM
More severe hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, and adipose tissue/hepatic insulin resistance with NAFLD
Renal Mass Biopsy Accurate for Small Renal Masses
Between renal mass biopsy, surgical pathology, rate of accuracy in identifying malignancies 97.1 percent
Guidelines Developed for Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
Evidence-based tx recommendations for ankylosing spondylitis, nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis
ESAs Don’t Improve Quality of Life in Anemia of CKD
Based on effect of erythropoietin-stimulating agents for higher hemoglobin targets
Vitamin E Neuroprotective Against Cisplatin Ototoxicity
Placebo group had significant hearing loss at one month at both 2,000 HZ and 8,000 HZ
Albuminuria Predicts Cardiovascular Outcome After PCI
Patients with elevated albumin excretion rate have increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes
