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For patients with poor-prognosis cancer

Time-Limited Strategies Feasible for ICU Critical Cancer Care

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For patients with poor-prognosis solid tumors, trial duration of one to four ICU days may be sufficient
The patterns of pediatric mandible fracture vary with age and sex

Patterns of Pediatric Mandible Fx Vary With Age, Sex

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Younger patients, females more likely to have condyle fractures, fractures caused by falls
A statistical tool can accurately estimate an individual patient's risk of developing a major complication after surgery for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

Statistical Tool Predicts Risk of Major Post-Op Complications

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Tool validated in patients treated for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
The use of current hormonal contraceptives can safely prevent new conception after complete hydatidiform mole irrespective of human chorionic gonadotropin level

Hormonal Contraceptives Safe After Complete Hydatidiform Mole

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HC use doesn't increase risk of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia regardless of hCG level
There were substantial shifts in treatment patterns for ductal carcinoma in situ from 1991 to 2010

Treatment Patterns for DCIS Shift From 1991 to 2010

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Highest proportion of patients opts for lumpectomy and radiation therapy
Influenza vaccination is associated with reduced stroke incidence

Influenza Vaccine Linked to Reduced Stroke Incidence

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Reduction in stroke incidence observed in first 59 days after influenza vaccination
Children with autism spectrum disorder have a significant difference in premedication type compared with children without ASD

Peri-Op Experience Similar for Children With, Without Autism

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Children with ASD are significantly more likely to have nonstandard premedication types
Maternal influenza vaccination is not associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies

Review: Maternal Flu Shot Doesn’t Up Congenital Anomalies

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No increased risk for congenital anomalies with vaccination in any trimester, first trimester
For hospitalized patients with diabetes

Premixed Insulin Ups Hypoglycemia in Inpatients

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Similar glycemic control as basal-bolus regimen but elevated frequency of hypoglycemia
Lower-income patients with cancer are less likely to participate in clinical trials

Lower-Income Cancer Patients Less Likely to Participate in Trials

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Trial participation decreases with decreasing annual household income