Quarter of Fetal Abnormalities ID’d in Late Third-Trimester US
Findings based on routine, third-trimester ultrasound in large population of women in the United Kingdom
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Author: Janine Anthes
Gilteritinib Superior in Relapsed, Refractory FLT3-Mutated AML
Overall survival significantly longer, percentage of remission higher than with salvage chemotherapy
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Cognitive Ability in Childhood Linked to Cognitive Scores at 70
Childhood cognitive ability, education, socioeconomic position independently linked to cognition
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No Benefit Seen for SLNB in BCS for DCIS in Older Women
Long-term outcomes similar with, without sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast-conserving surgery
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Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, risk for skin cancer and melanoma significantly reduced with bariatric surgery
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Small Drop in Calories Purchased With Labeling in Restaurants
Calories per transaction decreased slightly, but reduction decreased in year after implementation
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Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis Mortality
In-hospital mortality reduced among patients receiving severe sepsis, septic shock treatment bundle
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Acute Kidney Injury Often Seen With Checkpoint Inhibitor Use
8 percent of patients receiving checkpoint inhibitor therapy experienced sustained acute kidney injury
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Many Americans Lack Cancer Prevention Knowledge
Despite concerns about the disease, few take daily preventive actions
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J&J Says No Asbestos Detected in New Tests of Baby Powder
Tests were performed by two third-party laboratories as part of the company’s ongoing investigation
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Groups Urge Ban of Mint, Menthol E-Cigarette Flavors
They say ban on flavored e-cigarette products would be ‘weakened’ by exempting mint, menthol
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White House Launches Website to Help Those Battling Substance Abuse
FindTreatment.gov will allow Americans with substance abuse and mental health issues to better access care
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Factors Tied to Pregnancy Rates in Women on Dialysis Explored
Likelihood of pregnancy influenced by race/ethnicity, cause of ESKD, and hemodialysis modality
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AI Model Helps ID Those at Risk for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Model may identify more who are at risk while substantially reducing the number of people screened
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Maltreatment in Childhood Ups Risk for Physical Pain in Young Women
Higher risk for pain particularly seen for teen girls who experience posttraumatic stress
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High Fiber, Yogurt Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for Lung Cancer
Risk reduced by more than 30 percent for high yogurt consumption and highest quintile of fiber intake
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2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Heart Disease Deaths in the U.S.
Despite decrease in age-adjusted mortality rate, more heart disease deaths seen with aging of population
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Many Patients Take OTC Meds That May Interact With Apixaban
Less knowledge about OTC products with potentially serious interactions linked to increased use
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CDC: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly, Mortality Lower in 2017
Report shows decrease in age-adjusted death rates, increase in age-adjusted death rate from overdose
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Hypoglycemia Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in T2DM
Use of insulin also independently increases risk for ventricular arrhythmia, sudden cardiac arrest
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