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In a case study from the University of Miami

First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika Described

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Case of pregnant woman who has since given birth; infant has no signs of infection
For patients with advanced midgut neuroendocrine tumors

177Lu-Dotatate Ups PFS in Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Longer progression-free survival compared to high-dose octreotide long-acting repeatable
Heightened activity in a key part of the brain may explain why stress increase the odds for cardiovascular events

Heightened Activity in Amygdala Associated With CVD Events

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New PET/CT-scan study helps pinpoint a neurological link between anxiety, cardiovascular disease
Magnetic resonance imaging might help doctors protect critical areas of the brain before surgery to treat epilepsy

fMRI May Be Better Way to Map Brain Prior to Epilepsy Surgery

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Imaging offers less invasive way to protect regions involved in language and memory, researchers say
β-blockers are associated with significantly reduced mortality

β-Blockers Linked to Reduced Mortality in HFrEF, A-Fib

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Reduction in all-cause mortality, but not hospitalization, regardless of pattern, burden of a-fib
For overweight and obese adults with diabetes mellitus

No Cognitive Benefit for Long-Term Lifestyle Intervention

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Long-term weight-loss intervention had no cognitive benefit in overweight, obese adults with diabetes
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can reduce pain during office hysterectomy without sedation

TENS Relieves Pain During Office Hysterectomy Without Sedation

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Reduction in pain, and significant increase in patient satisfaction for active TENS group
Higher primary care physician involvement in end-of-life care is associated with less intensive and lower cost end-of-life care

PCP Involvement Tied to End-of-Life Care Patterns

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Higher primary care physician involvement linked to less intensive and lower cost end-of-life care
The prevalence of specific mindfulness practices has increased in recent years

Increase Noted in Mindfulness Practices From 2002 to 2012

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Farm, blue-collar workers have lower mindfulness practice compared to white-collar workers
For women with breast cancer

Worsening QoL Linked to Early Tx Discontinuation in Breast Cancer

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Worsening in any MENQOL domain or menopause-specific QoL linked to early treatment cessation