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Bone Strength + Bone Mineral Density Screening Cost-Effective
Model shows this combo starting at age 55 in postmenopausal women prevents fractures
Arterial Stiffness Linked to Incidence of Diabetes
Increased risk of diabetes across increasing tertiles of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 21-25
The American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from October 21 to 25...
HER3 Linked to Improved Survival With Panitumumab
Addition of panitumumab to irinotecan tied to improved survival in RAS wt advanced colorectal CA
Cataract Surgery Associated With Reduced Mortality in Women
Lower all-cause, vascular-, cancer-, accidental-, neurologic-, pulmonary-specific mortality
Better Outcomes With Transoroal Robotic Surgery Alone in OPSCC
Significantly quicker improvement in postoperative dysphagia in oropharyngeal cancer TORS-only group
Many Teenagers Unaware That Adderall Is an Amphetamine
Discordant responses common; 28.7 percent who reported Adderall use reported no amphetamine use
Concerns Surround Use of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Issues include limited knowledge about available tests, difficulty interpreting results, lack of oversight
Panel Recommends New Zoster Vaccine as First-Line Treatment
Advisory committee says Shingrix vaccine should be given to adults aged 50 and older
Recommendations Developed for Trial of Labor After C-Section
Most women with one previous cesarean with low-transverse incision are candidates for TOLAC
