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More primary care visits may lower colorectal cancer incidence, mortality

Medicare beneficiaries who see their primary care clinicians more often have lower colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates and lower overall mortality, a study found.

Daily antibiotics appeared most effective for recurrent UTIs

Daily antibiotics appeared to be the most effective strategy for combating recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new analysis.

MKSAP Quiz: cyanotic congenital heart disease in Down syndrome

This week's quiz asks readers to diagnose a woman with cyanotic congenital heart disease and Down syndrome.

Repeat BMD screens unlikely to change osteoporosis management

Older patients who aren't being treated for osteoporosis may not benefit from frequent repetition of bone mineral density (BMD) testing, a new study found.

Both nosocomial and community-based sources of C. difficile contribute to disease transmission

Genetically diverse, community-based sources of Clostridium difficile may play a larger role in nosocomial transmission than previously thought, a study found.

CMS announces 2013-14 influenza vaccine payments

CMS has issued an update of payment allowances for seasonal influenza virus vaccines when payment is based on 95% of the average wholesale price.

Changes to local coverage determinations coming with ICD-10

As part of ICD-10, all local coverage determinations (LCDs) will be updated to reflect the appropriate ICD-10 codes.

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