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Nivolumab is associated with longer overall survival than standard single-agent therapy in patients with platinum-refractory

Nivolumab Ups Overall Survival in Head, Neck Cancer

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Longer overall survival compared with single-agent therapy for platinum-refractory squamous-cell cancer
For adults undergoing surgery

Eight Pre-Op Variables Linked to Post-Op Kidney Function

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Factors including low preoperative mean arterial BP tied to increases in eGFR, kidney injury
Pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis have a different skin phenotype from that of adult patients

Unique Skin Phenotype for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

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Children have significantly higher induction of Th17-related cytokines and antimicrobials
Daily intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) are not superior to on-demand INCS or to antihistamine on demand for the treatment of pollen-related allergies in children

Daily Intranasal Steroid Tx Not Better for Allergy Relief

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Findings based on number of symptom-free days for daily versus as-needed treatment
The Compulsive Exercise Test is a valid and reliable self-report measure of compulsive exercise for adults with anorexia nervosa

Compulsive Exercise Test Valid for Adults With Anorexia

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Positive relationship between time exercising and eating disorder psychopathology
From 2004 to 2011 there was no increase in the number of hospitalizations during pregnancy and delivery for HIV-infected women

Hospitalizations in Pregnancy, Delivery Stable for HIV-Infected

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No increase in hospitalizations from 2004 to 2011
Most women newly diagnosed with breast cancer perceive high primary care provider (PCP) quality

Most Women Feel PCPs Are Involved in Breast Cancer Care

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Overall, 66.2 and 69.1 percent of women perceive high PCP engagement and communication
For high-risk cardiac patients

Video-Only CPR Education Noninferior to Manikin Training

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No significant difference in chest compression rate for high-risk families undergoing video-only training
Adding a full-time trained communication facilitator in the intensive care unit may improve quality of care while also reducing costs

Communication Facilitator Beneficial in Intensive Care Unit

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Full-time, trained communication facilitator improves quality of care, costs
Blood levels of ghrelin may be a predictor of executive function impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Ghrelin May Predict Cognitive Impairment

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Findings among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes