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Social Impact for Untreated Infantile Hemangiomas

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Preteens with untreated IHs have higher social anxiety scores, lower social initiative scores
American women diagnosed with advanced

Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer

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Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor
Breast density is considered by many an independent risk factor for breast cancer. But new research from Croatia suggests it might not be that critical after all. The findings were scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America

RSNA: Importance of Breast Density in Cancer Risk Questioned

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Croatian study questions the link, but U.S. experts disagree with finding
The levels of Ebola virus in a patient's blood can strongly predict the mortality risk

Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality

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Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
Depression is independently associated with increased risk of readmission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation

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Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling
Adding metformin to insulin therapy won't boost glycemic control for overweight teens with type 1 diabetes

Metformin Does Not Boost Glycemic Control in T1DM

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Small, but temporary, beneficial effect from metformin was seen early on
Continuous positive airway pressure and mandibular advancement devices each produce a modest reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP

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Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have slightly higher odds of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery

Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children

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But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

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Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has found that there is currently insufficient evidence to weigh the benefits and harms of visual skin cancer screening in adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Nov. 30 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening

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Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults