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HIV Clinics Lower Financial Risk and Improve Revenue
This intervention, conducted at HIV clinics, has significantly improved retention in HIV care.
Heavy-Traffic Roads, Benzene Exposure, and Childhood Leukemia
Are children living near heavily trafficked roads at increased risk for certain types of leukemia?
Lifestyle, Family History, and Risk of Parkinson Disease
Do lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, caffeine intake, and alcohol consumption contribute to the risk of developing Parkinson's disease?
Therapeutic Options in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Is PSA measurement useful in monitoring response to therapy in metastatic prostate cancer? What role does it play in informing clinical decision making?
Evolution of Self-care Education
Are pharmacists prepared to educate the increasing number of patients taking OTC medications?
Localized Retroperitoneal Castleman's Disease
Castleman's disease is a rare disorder that remains a diagnostic challenge. How did it present in this 50-year-old woman, and how was it treated?
Two Dose vs. Three Dose HPV Vaccine Schedules
The high cost of delivery of a 3-dose vaccine has been a barrier to more widespread implementation of HPV vaccination. Could two doses of HPV vaccine offer sufficient protection at reduced cost?
Blood Glucose Concentration and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Does prediabetes increase the risk of pancreatic cancer? This meta-analysis provides novel insights into the association between abnormal glucose metabolism and this deadly disease.
Effect of Preoperative Multimedia Information on Perioperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Proced
Multimedia information can be used to reduce perioperative anxiety in patients undergoing procedures under regional anesthesia.
CTC to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Aortic Aneurysm in Medicare Population
What are the potential clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening in the Medicare population relative to both optical colonoscopy and no screening?
Cause of Death and Sudden Cardiac Death After Heart Transplant
Orthotopic heart transplantation is a well-established procedure to prolong the life of patients with severe cardiomyopathy due to a variety of causes.
Undiagnosed Hematopoietic Neoplasms Discovered at Autopsy
This case series describes six patients with hematopoietic neoplasms that were only identified at autopsy, highlighting the value of a traditional autopsy in establishing a correct diagnosis.
Rural-Urban Differences in Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use
Why is nonmedical prescription opioid misuse more prevalent in rural areas than in urban areas, and why is it on the increase?
Using the ISBAR Handover Tool in Junior Medical Officer Handover
Patient handovers are occurring more frequently. A new tool provides physicians with a checklist that may make for smoother transitions.
Alcoholic Beverages and Incidence of Dementia
The association between different types of alcoholic beverages and 34-year incidence of dementia are assessed.
Brief Report: Anal Cancer in the HIV-Positive Population
Anal cancer is a serious problem in HIV+ MSM. However, in the past 10 years, incidence rates are on the decline.
New Therapies for Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Over 40 new treatment options are undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of hepatitis C virus. Which look to be the most promising?
More Skin, More Sun, More Tan, More Melanoma
This interesting review traces the continued rise in melanoma in the 20th century via changing social norms; from fashion, art and advertising, to the rise in outdoor leisure-time activities.
Comparison of the Bedside CVC Placement Techniques
This study compared the accuracy of CVC tip localization between ECG- and landmark-guided catheterization.
Genetic Polymorphisms and the Pharmacokinetics of Calcineurin Inhibitors
Evaluating polymorphisms in renal transplant recipients may help achieve better outcomes.