Annals of internal medicine
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High-sensitivity assays for cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) are sometimes used to rapidly rule out acute myocardial infarction (AMI). ⋯ Emergency Care Foundation.
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Benefits and Harms of Osteoporosis Medications in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) include weak bones and increased fracture risk. ⋯ Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes.
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Benefits and Harms of Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment in Adults Aged 60 Years or Older: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Recent guidelines recommend a systolic blood pressure (SBP) goal of less than 150 mm Hg for adults aged 60 years or older, but the balance of benefits and harms is unclear in light of newer evidence. ⋯ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative. (PROSPERO 2015: CRD42015017677).
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Genotyping for Human Papillomavirus Types 16 and 18 in Women With Minor Cervical Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing to triage women with minor cervical lesions generates many referrals. ⋯ 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission.
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Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Conflicting evidence exists regarding potential cardiovascular risks associated with high levels of calcium intake. ⋯ National Osteoporosis Foundation.