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Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA detected from a mouth rinse may be an effective marker for prognosis during treatment of HPV-positive head and neck cancer

Mouth Rinse for HPV DNA May Be Biomarker in Head, Neck Cancer

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Persistent detection of tumor-type HPV DNA during treatment tied to increased risk for recurrence, death
Health care has modest effects on extending life expectancy in the United States

Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity

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Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
From 2003 to 2014

2003 to 2014 Saw Incidence of Herpes Zoster Drop in Children

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Vaccinated children had 78 percent lower rate of HZ incidence than unvaccinated children
An automated cough sound analyzer can serve as a diagnostic aid in the assessment of pediatric respiratory disorders

Cough Sound Analyzer Helps Differentiate Peds Respiratory Disorders

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Automated analyzer can aid in diagnosing asthma, pneumonia, croup, bronchiolitis, LRI
Antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures is unnecessary more than 80 percent of the time

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Dental Work Often Unnecessary

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Dentists write 10 percent of all prescriptions for antibiotics in the United States
A rapidly cycling work roster is effective in reducing weekly work hours and the occurrence of >16 consecutive-hour shifts as well as improving sleep duration of resident physicians

Rapid Cycling Work Roster Improves Resident Sleep Practices

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In addition, decreases seen in weekly work hours and in the occurrence of >16 consecutive hour shifts
The estimated incidence of urogenital infections with chlamydia

WHO: Estimated Incidence of Curable STIs 376.4 Million in 2016

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Estimated 127.2, 86.9, 156.0, and 6.3 million cases reported for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis
The incidence of Parkinson disease is lower for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection who receive interferon-based antiviral therapy

Parkinson Disease Incidence Lower in Hep C Patients Who Receive Antivirals

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Advantage of interferon-based antiviral therapy reached statistical significance at five-year follow-up
Physician misconduct is being underreported and most Americans do not know where to file a complaint

Survey Indicates Physician Misconduct Is Underreported

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Most Americans do not know that state medical board is best resource to contact in case of complaint
Workplace exposures contribute to the burden of respiratory conditions

Workplace Exposures Contribute to Burden of Respiratory Disease

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Substantial contribution seen to burden of diseases including asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, fibrosis