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Tumor-Treating Fields Prolong Survival in Glioblastoma
Randomized trial terminated early based on benefit shown for TTFields added to maintenance chemo
FDA Approves Bridion to Reverse Neuromuscular Blockade
Drug reverses the effects of rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide
Antidepressant Tx Increases Subsequent Mania/Bipolar Risk
Significant association for SSRIs, venlafaxine in unipolar depression
Active Smoking, SHS Up Risk of Infertility, Early Menopause
Increased risks for infertility, natural menopause before the age of 50 years with tobacco exposure
Greater Racial, Ethnic Diversity of Doctors Found in Ob-Gyn
Compared with other adult medical specialties, more black and Hispanic physicians practice ob-gyn
HSCT Not Linked to Sustained Remission in Refractory Crohn’s
More patients undergoing HSCT able to discontinue treatment for at least three months
Nasal, Pharyngeal EPX Levels Linked to Sputum Eosinophilia
Strong correlation seen for eosinophil peroxidase levels in adults with poorly-controlled asthma
Postpartum Lifestyle Program Cuts Weight Retention in GDM
Diabetes prevention program-derived lifestyle intervention benefits women with GDM
PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain
Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
c-Jun N-terminal Kinase Essential for HSV Reactivation
JNK signaling results in histone methyl-phospho switch on HSV lytic promoters
