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Retrospective colonoscopy study suggests women under 70 may be at very low risk for advanced proximal neoplasia
Screening some low-risk women for colorectal cancer using sigmoidoscopy rather than colonoscopy may be safe and effective, according to a new study.
Majority of patients with newly diagnosed metastatic cancer think that chemotherapy may be curative, surveys suggest
A majority of patients with newly diagnosed metastatic lung and colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy believe the treatment might be curative, a study found, although more realistic expectations were associated with patients treated in an integrated network.
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of intensely pruritic rash
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-day history of an intensely pruritic rash on her face and neck. She started using a new facial moisturizer about 1 week before the onset of the rash. What is the most appropriate corticosteroid cream for the rash?
AUA guidelines address overactive bladder, microhematuria, vasectomies, urodynamic testing
New guidelines from the American Urological Association (AUA) update the diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder in adults, as well as microhematuria, vasectomies and urodynamic testing.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing appears safe in high-risk patients with established cardiovascular diagnoses
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing appears to be safe in patients with high-risk cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study.
ACP issues policy paper on performance measures for low-value tests, treatments
Evidence-based performance measures for low-value tests and treatments can help physicians provide high-value care, according to a new policy paper from ACP.
Support page for e-prescribing to reopen in November
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will re-open the Quality Reporting Communication Support Page on Nov. 1 to allow individuals and CMS-selected group practices to request a significant hardship exemption for the 2013 e-prescribing payment adjustment.
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