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For terminally ill patients

Subtypes of Delirium Linked to Shorter Survival in Terminally Ill

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Hypoactive and mixed subtypes linked to shorter period of survival; significant interaction with age
For patients with heart failure

β-Blocker Dose More Impactful Than Heart Rate in Heart Failure

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BB dose has greater impact than lower heart rate in patients with heart failure from HF-ACTION trial
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome

Overweight, Obesity Increase Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Meta-analysis of 58 studies shows increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel release
For patients with alopecia areata

UVA-1 Promising for Patients With Refractory Alopecia Areata

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Sustained improvement for four patients who underwent 75 sessions of UVA-1 phototherapy
The risk of stroke is low following emergency department discharge with a diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorder; however

Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder

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Risk of stroke within 30 days 0.18 percent after ER discharge for peripheral vestibular disorder
Almost half of pulmonologists have a propensity for over- or under-use of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer

Many Pulmonologists Under-, Over-Screen With LDCT

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Under-screeners more likely to cite potential harms as influential factors, less influenced by evidence
From 1996 to 2010 there was a significant increase in intermediate care billing

Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010

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Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
Selective removal of circulating soluble Fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 with an extracorporeal device seems to be safe and effective for treating women with very preterm preeclampsia

Removal of sFlt-1 From Blood Aids Preeclampsia

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Reduces sFLT-1 levels, protein/creatinine ratios, while prolonging pregnancy
Weighted retinal ganglion cell count has higher potential than other parameters for differentiating normal eyes from those with glaucoma

Retinal Ganglion Cell Count IDs Normal-Tension Glaucoma

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Weighted RGC can assess normal-tension glaucoma damage and may be an index of progression
The correlation between physical activity and atopic dermatitis is unclear

Review: Link for Physical Activity, Atopic Dermatitis Unclear

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Three studies identify positive association; three identify inverse association for exercise, AD