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For relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia with mutations in the FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 gene (FLT3)

Gilteritinib Superior in Relapsed, Refractory FLT3-Mutated AML

Overall survival significantly longer, percentage of remission higher than with salvage chemotherapy
A high proportion of fetal abnormalities are detected for the first time during a routine ultrasound examination at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation

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
The need for surgical bailout in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement is low

Rate of Surgical Bailout Low for TAVR

Outcomes poor when unplanned conversion to open heart surgery needed during TAVR
Delaying cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis for more than 72 hours after admission is associated with an increased length of stay and increased rates of complications and readmission

ACS: Outcomes Worse With Delay in Performing Cholecystectomy

Poorer outcomes seen if surgery delayed for more than 72 hours after admission for acute cholecystitis
Patient outcomes for appendicitis are improved with transition to a shift-based

ACS: Shorter Work Shifts Aid Acute Surgery Outcomes

12-hour acute care surgery shift model improves patient outcomes, lowers cost versus 24-hour general surgery call
Cord biomarkers of fetal exposure to acetaminophen are associated with an increased risk for childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder

Fetal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Risk for ADHD, ASD

Cord biomarkers of in utero acetaminophen exposure tied to increased risk for childhood ADHD, ASD
A new website to help Americans with substance abuse problems find treatment was activated Wednesday by the Trump administration.

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
The Trump administration must include mint and menthol in any plan to halt sales of flavored electronic cigarette products

Groups Urge Ban of Mint, Menthol E-Cigarette Flavors

They say ban on flavored e-cigarette products would be 'weakened' by exempting mint, menthol
No asbestos was detected in 15 new tests of the same bottle of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder previously found to contain asbestos by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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
Only one in four U.S. adults report incorporating cancer prevention into their daily lives

Survey Reveals Many Americans Lack Cancer Prevention Knowledge

Despite concerns about the disease, few take daily preventive actions