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Histopathologic patterns and biomarkers for invasive breast cancer correlate with differences in findings on sonographic imaging

Ultrasound Findings in Invasive Breast CA Link to Histopathology

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Histopathologic patterns, breast cancer biomarkers determine differences in findings on imaging
The LifeVest wearable defibrillator has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for children at risk for cardiac arrest who can't have a defibrillator implanted. The device is already approved for adults.

FDA Approves LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator for Children

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For heart patients who can't have device implanted
The efficacy of ovarian cancer screening is unclear

Longer Follow-Up Needed to Evaluate Ovarian CA Screening

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Significant reduction in mortality with multimodal screening when prevalent cases excluded
Men with localized prostate cancer are more likely to survive if they have surgery rather than radiation therapy

Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer

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Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
For the commercially-insured pediatric population in the United States

Prevalence of Diabetes, Diabetic Nephropathy Up in U.S. Children

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Increase in prevalence from 2002-2013, with highest prevalence among those aged 12 to <18 years
Survivors of Ebola virus disease frequently have symptoms

Symptoms Frequently Reported by Ebola Virus Survivors

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Eight survivors report varied symptoms, including ocular, psychological, or cognitive symptoms
Early childhood depression is associated with cortical gray matter development in late school age and early adolescence

Childhood Depression Tied to Cortical Gray Matter Development

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Alterations in gray matter volume loss, thinning in association with major depressive disorder
For children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis

Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis

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Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
The use of transcatheter aortic-valve replacement increased in Germany from 2007 to 2013

Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated

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Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013
The rates of contraceptive provision for adolescents prescribed teratogens are low

Contraceptive Provision Rates Low for Teen Girls on Teratogens

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Contraceptive provision in only 28.6 percent of visits; provision more likely for white, older girls