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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Nov 2017

  Oral Human Papillomavirus Infection: Differences in Prevalence Between Sexes and Concordance With Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection, NHANES 2011 to 2014.

  The burden of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is disproportionately high among men, yet empirical evidence regarding the difference in prevalence of oral HPV infection between men and women is limited. Concordance of oral and genital HPV infection among men is unknown. ⋯ National Cancer Institute.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Nov 2017

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  Acute Heart Failure in the Emergency Department: What Is the Prognosis?

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Nov 2017

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  Tailoring Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis to the Needs of Patients and Families.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Nov 2017

  Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study

  Self-administered Versus Directly Observed Once-Weekly Isoniazid and Rifapentine Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Randomized Trial.

  Expanding latent tuberculosis treatment is important to decrease active disease globally. Once-weekly isoniazid and rifapentine for 12 doses is effective but limited by requiring direct observation. ⋯ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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• Ann. Intern. Med. · Nov 2017

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  Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening Tests and Treatment for Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Depression: A Systematic Review.

  Patients who have had an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event have an increased risk for depression. ⋯ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (PROSPERO: CRD42016047032).

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