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For men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate adenocarcinoma

10-Year Outcomes Similar for H-IMRT, C-IMRT in Prostate Cancer

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10-year cumulative incidence of biochemical and/or clinical disease failure no different with C-, H-IMRT
Management of elective surgical procedures in the setting of coronavirus disease 2019 is addressed in two sets of recommendations published by the American College of Surgeons.

Management of Elective Surgery Reviewed in Setting of COVID-19

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Two sets of recommendations relate to management of elective surgery, triage of nonemergent operations
In new guidelines specific to maternal-fetal medicine practitioners

Guidance Issued for Prenatal Care in Setting of COVID-19

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Elective, nonurgent visits to be postponed; lab work, US should be performed during in-person visits
Americans' understanding of safety measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 is increasing

More Americans Recognizing Importance of COVID-19 Safety Measures

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Yet many Americans still believe they have little chance of catching the virus
Homeless patients with acute myocardial infarction have a distinct cardiovascular risk profile

Homeless Patients With AMI Have Distinct Risks, Outcomes

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Homeless patients have higher 30-day readmission rates, more readmission for psychiatric causes
Greater financial worry and food insecurity are reported for younger adult cancer survivors

Young Cancer Survivors Have More Financial, Food Insecurity

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Cancer survivors aged 18 to 39 have consistently higher 'very worried' levels about retirement, bills
Patients already prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers should continue taking their medications

Statement Addresses Concerns About Heart Meds and COVID-19

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Patients advised to continue ACE inhibitors/ARBs after researcher posits risk for severe COVID-19 infection
The number of cases in an Escherichia coli outbreak linked to clover sprouts has reached 39 in six states

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Clover Sprouts Rises to 39 Cases in Six States

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25 new cases Feb. 26; two people have been hospitalized
From 2017 to 2018

2017 to 2018 Saw Drop in Overdose Death Rates Involving Opioids

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But rates involving synthetic opioids increased
Lopinavir-ritonavir treatment offers no significant benefit over standard care for hospitalized adult patients with severe coronavirus 2019 infection

Lopinavir-Ritonavir No Benefit in Adults With Severe COVID-19

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No benefit seen in time to clinical improvement, mortality at 28 days compared with standard care alone