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Survivors of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus have an elevated risk of human papillomavirus-related second primary malignancies

Risk of HPV-Linked Second Cancers Up After Anal Cancer

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Men have higher standardized incidence ratio than women for second primary malignancy
For patients in an urban clinic with hepatitis C virus (HCV) with HIV coinfection

High HCV Cure Rates in HIV Coinfection Cases at Urban Clinic

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Sustained virologic response rate of 97 percent, with no variation by race in predominantly black cohort
The American Medical Association is calling for more transparency in drug pricing amid rising costs that are putting some lifesaving medications out of reach for patients and communities.

AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing

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At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
The rate of abdominal radiograph use can be reduced in the pediatric emergency department setting with use of rational subgrouping and stratification on statistical process control charts

Rate of X-Ray Can Be Reduced for Constipation in Pediatric ER

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Rational subgrouping, stratification on statistical process control charts can cut abdominal radiographs
Long-term daily aspirin use is linked to a higher-than-expected risk of disabling or fatal bleeding in patients aged 75 and over

Antiplatelet Bleeding Risk Higher Than Expected for Older Patients

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Research suggests proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in patients age 75+ years
Severe hyperammonemia

Case Report: Hyperammonemia to Be Considered in Cirrhosis Setting

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Authors describe case of 58-year-old man who received blood obtained 17, 20 days earlier
Regularly drinking coffee or herbal tea may help prevent chronic liver disease

Coffee, Herbal Tea Consumption May Protect Against Liver Disease

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Frequent coffee and herbal tea consumption inversely associated with liver stiffness
Medical students frequently do not achieve mastery of the skills necessary for accurate measurement of blood pressure

Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements

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Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
For patients with Crohn's disease

Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis

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Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking
A new bill with tort reforms to protect Iowa physicians will take effect July 1

New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians

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Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards