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For patients with gout

Nurse-Led Care Efficacious, Cost-Effective for Gout

More patients receiving nurse-led care had serum urate concentrations less than 360 µmol/L at 2 years
Smoking is associated with increased rates of postoperative wound disruption and subsequent reoperation among patients undergoing free flap reconstruction of the head and neck

Smoking Associated With Head, Neck Surgery Complications

After free flap surgery, smoking status tied to wound disruption, unplanned reoperation
Children with autism spectrum disorder have increased odds of overweight/obesity compared with general population controls after adjustment for child co-occurring conditions

Odds of Overweight/Obesity Up for Children With Autism

Among children with ASD, those with severe symptoms more likely to be overweight/obese
A new clinical guideline for early-stage prostate cancer supports the use of shortened courses of radiation therapy

Hypofractionated Radiation OK for Localized Prostate CA

New multidisciplinary guideline for early-stage prostate cancer developed by three professional societies
Durvalumab results in significantly longer overall survival than placebo among patients with stage III

Durvalumab Extends Survival in Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung CA

Both overall and progression-free survival longer with durvalumab than with placebo
In an effort to cut high drug costs

Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices

HHS study shows Medicare pays 80 percent more than other countries for certain prescription drugs
For men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer

ASTRO: Long-Term Benefit for Stereotactic Radn in Prostate CA

Trials show high survival rates, freedom from recurrence for low-, intermediate-risk prostate cancer
Prior-season vaccination is not associated with reduced vaccine effectiveness among children aged 2 to 17 years

Prior-Season Vaccination Does Not Curb Flu Shot Effectiveness

Vaccine effectiveness in children varies by flu type, vaccine type but is not reduced with prior shots
Overall

Cancer Survival Higher in Teens, Young Adults Than Other Groups

Long-term data show teens, young adults had temporary dip in cancer survival due to HIV/AIDS
Cardiac implant prices are two to six times higher in the United States than in Germany

Cardiac Implant Prices Higher in U.S. Than EU Countries

However, there is significant price variation both within and between EU nations