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Adjuvant chemotherapy is associated with improved survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma treated with preoperative chemoradiotherapy and resection

Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA

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Improved overall survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
For low-income adults

Participation in SNAP Can Cut Health Care Expenditures

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In fully adjusted models, SNAP linked to lower annual health care expenditure for low-income adults
Mexican-Americans are more likely to be obese

Mexican-Americans Have Increased Risk for Liver Disease

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Less likely to have hepatitis B, C virus, but more likely to be obese, have diabetes, be heavy drinkers
Engaging American Muslim women may increase their likelihood of obtaining a mammogram

Engaging Muslim Women May Up Odds of Mammogram

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Significant increase in self-reported likelihood of obtaining mammogram following intervention
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes may be prognostic for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer among African-American patients

TILs Prognostic in Black Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients

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Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes may be prognostic for early-stage TNBC in African-American patients
There is more than a 30 percent increased risk of cardiovascular events following discontinuation of low-dose aspirin in long-term users

Discontinuing Low-Dose Aspirin Ups Cardiovascular Risk

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Findings in a large study of long-term low-dose aspirin users
Health beliefs regarding salt intake are low among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Low Health Beliefs for Salt Intake in Hemodialysis Patients

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Score for subscale of perceived seriousness for no reduction of salt intake higher in transplant patients
Participation in organized sports can potentially expose athletes to infectious diseases

AAP Offers Guidance for Infectious Disease in Sports

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Risk factors include skin-to-skin contact with athletes with active skin infections, sharing equipment
For patients with gunshot or stab wounds

Private Vehicle Transport Cuts Death After Penetrating Injury

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Private vehicle transport linked to lower odds of death than emergency medical services transport
In 2017

Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017

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Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable