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Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Compound annual growth rate: 0.9 percent in raw incidence, 3.0 percent in in situ melanoma incidence
ACOG Recommends Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping
Beneficial for most term and preterm infants, with no link to increased postpartum hemorrhage
Radiation Dose to Head & Neck Tied to Thyroid Dysfunction Risk
Findings in patients with head and neck cancer receiving RT; female sex, concurrent chemo up risk
Incidence of Nontyphoidal Salmonella Infections Estimated
Incidence estimated at about 6,200 resistant culture-confirmed infections per year
Pritelivir Beats Valacyclovir for Genital HSV-2 Shedding
Phase 2 trial shows decline in relative risk of herpes simplex virus shedding over 28 days
Mouthwash May Be Useful for Gonorrhea Control
Listerine significantly reduces the amount of N. gonorrhoeae on the pharyngeal surface
Cured Meat Intake Directly Tied to Worsening Asthma
Intake levels also have, to a lesser extent, an effect mediated by body mass index
Higher AlphaB-Crystallin Levels Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings imply that alphaB-crystallin may be involved in diabetic retinopathy angiogenesis
24/7 Intensivist in Pediatric ICU Improves Patient Outcomes
Findings compared to critical care staffed with discretionary attending coverage
Serum Biomarker That Reflects Use, Dose of Metformin Identified
Finding may provide clues about metformin's mechanism of action and effect
