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The poly(adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase inhibitor veliparib plus platinum-based chemotherapy for induction therapy

PARP Inhibitor Slows Progression of Advanced Ovarian Cancer

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Veliparib added to chemotherapy, continued as maintenance tx prolongs progression-free survival
A glycated hemoglobin target value of <6.5 percent does not offer additional protection against organ complications for patients with type 1 diabetes compared with a target of 6.5 to 6.9 percent

Aggressive Lowering of HbA1c in T1DM Does Not Reduce Eye, Kidney Disease

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Sweden's lower HbA1c target values not linked to further organ protection
Even within an individual physician's schedule

Primary Care Appointment Time Impacts Prescribing of Opioids

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Appointment time and running behind schedule significantly affect likelihood of opioid prescription
More patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides

Low-FODMAP Diet Relieves Gut Symptoms for More IBD Patients

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Adequate relief of gut symptoms reported for more patients following low-FODMAP versus control diet
Many people perceive individuals with mental illness

Many Perceive People With Mental Illness as Dangerous

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By 2018, more than 60 percent perceived those with schizophrenia as dangerous; many support coercive treatment
Over-the-counter medications are commonly used in suicide attempts by self-poisoning among young people

OTC Meds Often Used in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Youth

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ADHD meds commonly used by those aged 10 to 15 years, while sedative/hypnotics used more by older youth
From 1999 to 2017

Mortality Down for Autoantibody-Associated Vasculitides Patients

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Average annual decline of 1.6 percent in AAV-related mortality rate seen from 1999 to 2017 in the U.S.
A bill to limit the amount of nicotine in electronic cigarette products was introduced Monday by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in a bid "to make them significantly less addictive and appealing to youth."

Bill Aims to Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products

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Bill would restrict nicotine content to a maximum of 20 mg/mL
Treatment of male breast cancer has evolved since 2004

Treatment of Male Breast Cancer Has Evolved From 2004 to 2014

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Significant increases seen in total mastectomy, radiotherapy after breast conservation, endocrine tx
There is a dose-response association between indoor tanning and risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in women

Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women