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New Technique Cuts Pacemaker Infections

Globally, 1.7 million people have pacemakers of various types implanted. Infection, although rare, of these devices carries significant risk to patients. Using a new approach the infection rate was almost cut in half.

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Targeting DUX4 Gene Expression in Patients with FSHD

Leo Wang, MD, PhD, recently published an article in Human Molecular Genetics discussing MRI characteristics of patients with FSHD.

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Clinical Outcomes of the HIV Protease Inhibitor Nelfinavir With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Unresectable Stage IIIA/IIIB Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

A drug long used to treat HIV, when paired with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, appears to enhance survival for patients with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer.

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Infographic: Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport

The 2017 Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement is designed to build on the principles outlined in the previous statements and to develop further conceptual understanding of sport-related concussion (SRC).

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The Sports Institute at UW Medicine Launches The Daily Mile Program

Samuel Browd, MD, PhD, implements the Daily Mile program at the UW Sports Institute to study the impact of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on students in Washington.

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UW Medicine Milestone: 1,000 Lung-Transplant Recipients

UW Medical Center is the 11th U.S. hospital to achieve that volume, and the only such provider in the Pacific Northwest.

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Firearm Violence and Injury Prevention

Frederick Rivara, MD, MPH, discusses the magnitude of the problem of gun violence in the US and aims to educate providers about what they can do to reduce the risk of gun violence in their patients.

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Gestational Diabetes: Screening Strategies, Glycemic Targets and Pharmacologic Management

Obstetric Consensus Conference, August 2019