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Timing of the first active surveillance biopsy is not associated with increased adverse reclassification of prostate cancer

Surveillance Biopsy Timing Not Tied to Reclassification

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But PSA density and body mass index are associated with prostate cancer reclassification
Hoping to cut the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home residents

Antipsychotic Medication Use Can Be Reduced in Dementia Patients

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New method helps curb undesirable behavior by recognizing dementia patients' unmet needs
U.S. health officials have made progress against Salmonella infections

CDC: Salmonella Infection Prevalence Down in 2016

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Tougher poultry regulations may explain 18 percent decline in food poisonings from Salmonella
Consumption of artificially-sweetened drinks is associated with increased risk of stroke and dementia

Artificially-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke, Dementia Risk

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Consumption of artificially-, but not sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased risk
Vertical integration

Vertical Integration Linked to Reduction in Readmissions

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Reduction in readmissions in four of six hospitals, with positive effect for limited number of conditions
There is no advantage in testing morning first-void urine over later samples for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ detection using human papillomavirus testing

First-Void Morning Urine Not Necessary for CIN2+ Detection

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First-void urine also similar to physician-taken smears or brush-based self-samples
Patients with type 1 diabetes and low risk for diabetic retinopathy may need less frequent ophthalmologic screenings

Retinopathy Risk, HbA1c Should Guide Frequency of T1D Eye Care

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New recommendations could cut need for type 1 diabetes eye exams in half over two-decade period
Many myocardial infarction patients aren't taking statins as recommended

Just Over Half of MI Patients Taking Statins As Recommended

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Greater education is needed on the lifesaving benefits of high-intensity treatment, researchers say
A new noninvasive device

FDA OKs Vagus Nerve Stimulator to Treat Cluster Headaches

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Hand-held, noninvasive device provides new option
Individuals in certain occupations and in certain populations may be more at risk of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Risk Up for Some Populations

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American-Indians account for 18 percent of case-patients, have higher case-fatality rates than whites