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Guidelines Developed for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Evidence-based guidelines include tx with sirolimus, vascular endothelial growth factor D testing
Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to Reduced Opioid Use, Abuse
Study of fatal car crashes finds fewer linked to opioids where medical pot is legal
Rate of CVD Mortality, MI, Stroke Down for Patients on Semaglutide
Study confirms the noninferiority of semaglutide
Recent Decline in Cancer Mortality for Children, Teens
Twenty percent decrease in cancer death rate among children and adolescents from 1999 to 2014
Tighter Systolic BP Control Could Save 100K U.S. Lives Annually
Findings indicate high-risk adults would benefit from intensive program to lower SBP to 120 or less
Zika Virus Present in Conjunctival Fluid
Virus may persist in urine, saliva longer, but corneal transplants may pose risk
Study Supports Minimal Residual Disease As End Point in Myeloma
MRD-negative status linked to favorable progression-free, overall survival in multiple myeloma
Evolocumab Safe, Effective for Those With Dysglycemia, MetS
Reduction in LDL-C in all subgroups, including those with, without dysglycemia and metabolic syndrome
Tension-Free Vaginal Tape-Obturator Has Lasting Benefit
After 10 years, objective and subjective cure rates were 69 and 64 percent, respectively
Testosterone Seems Safe for Hypogonadal Prostate CA Patients
Testosterone therapy seems oncologically safe after treatment or for those on active surveillance
