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Use of nonsurgical therapy is increasing for advanced-stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

Nonsurgical Therapy Increasing for Advanced Oral Cavity SCC

Surgical therapy linked to significantly improved mean disease-specific and overall survival
A considerable proportion of doctors attend patient funerals

Considerable Number of Doctors Attend Patient Funerals

But major differences between specialties in terms of attendance, barriers and benefits tied to attendance
Adding azithromycin to standard antibiotic therapy before a cesarean section reduces infection rates by 50 percent

Adjunctive Azithromycin Beneficial in C-Section Patients

Addition of azithromycin cuts post-cesarean infection rates in half
Cesarean section (CS) is associated with increased risk of postpartum venous thromboembolism

Review Links C-Section With Increased Risk of Postpartum VTE

Meta-analysis shows increased risk is greater after emergency cesarean than after elective cesarean
Wary of the stigma of a mental health diagnosis and its toll on their careers

Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues

Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
Stereotactic body radiation therapy seems to provide a significant survival advantage for older patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer

ASTRO: SBRT Ups Survival in Older Early-Stage NSCLC Patients

Findings suggest SBRT should be standard for patients treated with radiation for stage I NSCLC
5-HT3 receptor antagonists seem to be effective for preventing perioperative shivering

Review: 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists Cut Peri-Op Shivering

5-HT3RAs also reduce post-op nausea and vomiting, but not bradycardia, hypotension
Treatment with 9-cis retinoic acid has potential as a preventative agent for postsurgical lymphedema

9-cis Retinoic Acid Promising for Lymphedema Prevention

Treatment with 9-cis RA linked to increased lymphatic clearance and lymphangiogenesis
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery experience improvements in asthma quality-of-life and asthma control

Endoscopic Sinus Sx Ups Asthma QOL in Rhinosinusitis + Asthma

ESS improves asthma quality of life and control, especially in patients with uncontrolled asthma
Empathetic listening can help physicians navigate difficult situations and forge deeper connections with patients

AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine

Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients