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Three cases of primary clear cell sarcoma of the head and neck have been described in three male patients

Report Describes Primary Clear Cell Sarcoma of Head, Neck

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Three cases described in males on scalp, face, tongue; all had nested tumors with fibrous septae
For children undergoing heart surgery

Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization

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Shorter time taken for attempted cannulation of femoral artery, lower number of attempts needed
For patients undergoing elective cranial surgery

Type of Shaving Impacts Body Image in Elective Cranial Sx

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Infection rate similar for regional, strip shaving; regional shaving adversely affects body image
For men with prostate cancer

SBRT, Proton Beam Therapy Use Increasing for Prostate CA

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Median cost of stereotactic body radiotherapy lower than IMRT or proton beam therapy
Urinary tract infections are common in nursing home residents

UTI Prevention Strategies Lacking in Nursing Homes

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UTIs more often linked to causes other than catheter use; many facilities lack preventive measures
In order to avoid having infants with Zika-related birth defects

WHO Advises Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Affected Areas

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However, the CDC has decided against this kind of recommendation in the United States
Atrial fibrillation may increase the risks associated with car accidents

Atrial Fibrillation Ups Mortality Risk in Motor Vehicle Accidents

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Study found having atrial fibrillation was associated with higher death risk among accident victims
Runners over age 65 could burn oxygen at nearly the same rate as much younger runners

Senior Runners Expend Similar Energy As Younger Runners

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Rate of oxygen consumption differs little between active seniors and younger runners
A treatment combining chemotherapy and an autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation could represent a major advance against aggressive multiple sclerosis

New Post-Chemo Stem Cell Transplant Promising in MS

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However, toxic side effects of strong chemo could limit use
Patients taking systemic glucocorticoids are at higher risk for community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Risk of S. aureus Bacteremia Up in Patients on Glucocorticoids

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Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia risk rose along with the dosage