Annals of internal medicine
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The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is used in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, yet it leaves room for improvement. ⋯ Stand Up to Cancer/Dutch Cancer Society, Dutch Digestive Foundation, and HealthHolland.
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Observational Study
Mortality Among Persons Entering HIV Care Compared With the General U.S. Population : An Observational Study.
Understanding advances in the care and treatment of adults with HIV as well as remaining gaps requires comparing differences in mortality between persons entering care for HIV and the general population. ⋯ National Institutes of Health.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and about one half of patients with lung cancer are active smokers at diagnosis. ⋯ International Agency for Research on Cancer.
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The role of differing levels of frailty in the choice of oral anticoagulants for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. ⋯ National Institute on Aging.
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Multicenter Study
Treatment of Acute Pain in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease in an Infusion Center Versus the Emergency Department : A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study.
Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) have vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs). Infusion centers (ICs) are alternatives to emergency department (ED) care and may improve patient outcomes. ⋯ Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.