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Fecal occult blood test screening for colorectal cancer is associated with several improved outcomes in men but not women

Fecal Occult Blood Test May Improve CRC Outcomes in Some

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For men with left-sided tumors, those undergoing screening had lower N, M categories, higher survival
From 2007 to 2017 there was an increase in drug-use associated infective endocarditis hospitalizations and valve surgeries

Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Up 2007 to 2017

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More than 12-fold increase in DUA-IE hospitalizations and valve surgeries during 2007 to 2017
Two drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of rare blood diseases

FDA Approves Drugs for Treatment of Two Rare Blood Diseases

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Elzonris approved to treat BPDCN; Ultomiris approved for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
The presence of certain high-risk human papillomavirus types predicts future risk for high-grade cervical cancer even among women with no cellular indications of cancer at baseline

HPV Ups Cervical Cancer Risk, Even With No Cellular Signs

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HPV-16/18 confers strong future risk, particularly in women younger than 30 years
Disparities exist in the emergency medical services treatment of women and men with chest pain or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

EMS Treatment for Possible Heart Attack Varies by Sex

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Women less likely to receive aspirin, resuscitation, ambulance transport with lights and siren
For pregnant smokers

Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function

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Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
For patients considering bariatric surgery

Costs, Expected Weight Loss Impact Bariatric Surgery Choice

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Complications, recovery time, other risks less influential in decision making
Patients taking fluoroquinolones may be at higher risk for ruptures or tears in the aorta

FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears

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Patients at risk include those with hypertension or certain genetic disorders and the elderly
Teething jewelry products

FDA: Teething Jewelry Linked to at Least One Infant Death

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Threats from these products include choking, strangulation, injury to the mouth, infection
After infections tied to unapproved stem cell treatments sent 12 people to the hospital this past year

FDA Warns Companies on Unsafe, Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments

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Patients contracting deadly infections at clinics offering the unapproved treatments