Annals of internal medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Urinary Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Urinary biomarkers may be a useful alternative or adjunct to cystoscopy for diagnosis of bladder cancer. ⋯ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42014013284).
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Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for 6 weeks achieves sustained virologic response (SVR) rates of 95% in some patients. If effective, shorter therapeutic courses could improve adherence and treatment costs. ⋯ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Cancer Institute, and Clinical Center Intramural Program; supported in part by a cooperative research and development agreement between the National Institutes of Health and Gilead Sciences.
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The U. S. ⋯ Here, 2 prominent HIV experts debate the use of PrEP in a 45-year-old man whose husband has HIV infection with an undetectable viral load on treatment. They discuss the patient's risk for HIV transmission from his husband and from other partners, the magnitude of the risk reduction he would gain with PrEP, and nonpharmacologic alternatives to reduce his likelihood of contracting HIV infection.