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Metformin Use Does Not Increase Prostate Cancer Survival
Drug given in combination with docetaxel chemotherapy in patients with metastatic disease
Asymptomatic C. difficile Ups Risk for Other Hospital Patients
Amount of exposure to asymptomatic carriers increases risk of infection
Novel Laser Device Effective for Nasal Telangiectasia Treatment
Treatment effective in all patients, with most needing only one treatment session
Overall Favorable Outcomes for Twin Pregnancies in Moms 45+
But high rates of cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes seen
Questionnaire-Based Approach Valid for Identifying Frailty
Frailty phenotype with three or more markers predicts death or increased disability at six months
Mindfulness Practice Reduces Cortisol Blunting During Chemo
Findings in colorectal cancer patients using mindfulness practice at start of chemo sessions
Insulin Resistance Predicts Later Cognitive Decline
Higher serum fasting insulin predicts future decline in verbal fluency
Surgery May Not Be Necessary in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis
Research suggests factors may predict need for immediate cholecystectomy
Music Therapy Relieves Post-Op Pain in Spinal Surgery Patients
Live tunes, singing, rhythmic drumming appeared to help ease discomfort after spinal surgery
Review Explores Botulinum Toxin in Overactive Bladder Treatment
Liposome encapsulated onabotulinumtoxin A reduces urinary frequency, urgency, not incontinence
