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Intraperitoneal chemotherapy significantly improves survival among women with advanced ovarian cancer; however

Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Ups Ovarian Cancer Outcomes

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However, only 41 percent of suitable candidates actually receive the therapy
Topical vitamin D may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease

Topical Vitamin D May Ease CKD-Associated Pruritus

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Significant improvement in skin dryness without major side effects
Seven-day caloric and saturated fat restriction was found to increase myocardial dietary fatty acid partitioning in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance

No Quick Fix in Cardiac Fat Metabolism From Calorie Cuts

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Restriction of calories, saturated fat did not correct myocardial DFA metabolism in IGT individuals
Single-stage implant breast reconstruction is a less invasive procedure that may offer good aesthetic outcome with no additional oncologic risk in selected patients

No Increased Risk for One-and-Done Breast Reconstruction

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Single-stage implant procedures after mastectomy may be a good option for selected patients
About one-quarter of older patients with acute myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention are discharged on triple therapy (warfarin

One in Four With MI and A-Fib Discharged on Triple Therapy

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Findings among older patients with acute MI and atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI
High-frequency spinal cord stimulation is superior to conventional lower-frequency treatment for relief of chronic back and leg pain

10-kHz Spinal Stimulation Aids Back, Leg Pain

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Benefit of higher versus lower frequency stimulation sustained over 12 months
Perinatal mortality and morbidity is significantly higher with planned vaginal breech delivery compared with planned cesarean delivery

Higher Mortality Tied to Planned Vaginal Breech Delivery

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Findings compared to planned cesarean delivery in large meta-analysis
The age of 3D printing has come to the drug industry

FDA Approves First 3D Printed Prescription Medication

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Epilepsy drug Spritam may be one of many custom-made medicines to come that will use the technology
Mindfulness therapy appears to help veterans cope with posttraumatic stress disorder

Mindfulness Therapy Beneficial for PTSD Symptoms in Veterans

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Learning to accept disturbing memories, thoughts, and feelings can reduce symptoms
Highlighting what might happen if children aren't vaccinated can change the thinking of some people who oppose vaccines

Focus on Consequences May Help Sway Anti-Vaccine Beliefs

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When parents learn about the harms of measles, mumps, and rubella, many change their stance