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Use of nonsurgical therapy is increasing for advanced-stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

Nonsurgical Therapy Increasing for Advanced Oral Cavity SCC

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Surgical therapy linked to significantly improved mean disease-specific and overall survival
Among men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer

ASTRO: No Survival Benefit for Adding EBT to Brachytherapy

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Addition of external beam therapy doesn't improve five-year progression-free survival in prostate cancer
For women with cervical and endometrial cancer

ASTRO: Fewer Side Effects With IMRT in Cervical, Endometrial CA

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Patients in conventional radiotherapy arm had more high-level adverse events than those in IMRT arm
Wary of the stigma of a mental health diagnosis and its toll on their careers

Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues

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Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
For patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis

Long-Term Tx Adherence Low in Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis

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Internet-based reporting intervention improves adherence to treatment with topical fluocinonide
Cesarean section (CS) is associated with increased risk of postpartum venous thromboembolism

Review Links C-Section With Increased Risk of Postpartum VTE

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Meta-analysis shows increased risk is greater after emergency cesarean than after elective cesarean
Infants born with cleft lip

No Long-Term Health Issues for Infants With Isolated Oral Clefts

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However, cleft palate associated with increased risk for developmental problems
For patients with heart failure

T2DM Predicts Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus predicts mortality, regardless of presence of ischemic heart disease
For men who have sex with men and are receiving HIV medical care

Unmet Needs for Non-HIV Care in Men Who Have Sex With Men

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About 23 percent have unmet need for dental care, 19 percent have unmet need for eye or vision care
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Changes in Use of Glucose-Lowering Drugs From 2006-2013

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Increase in metformin, DPP-4 inhibitors, insulin use; decrease in sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones