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Most Gynecologic Cancer Therapy Not Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk

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Only recent immunotherapy use linked to death due to COVID-19 in gynecologic oncology patients
In a guideline update from the American Cancer Society

ACS Issues Updated Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening

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Screening, preferably with primary HPV testing, should start at age 25 and continue through age 65
Improvements in recall rates and cancer detection rates with digital breast tomosynthesis versus digital mammography are greatest on baseline examinations

Study IDs Which Women Benefit From DBT Versus Digital Mammography

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Benefits of DBT seen in women with heterogeneously dense breasts, scattered fibroglandular density
Increasing adherence to evidence-based prophylaxis protocols for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-associated rash can reduce interventions and toxicity-associated chemotherapy interruptions

Adherence to Prophylaxis for EGFRi-Linked Rash Beneficial

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Adherence to prophylaxis protocols tied to drop in interventions, toxicity-linked chemo interruptions
Development of institutional policy and clinical support services is beneficial for pediatric hospitals interested in use of medical marijuana

Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital

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Eighty percent of pediatric patients seen by MMJ consultative service had an oncologic diagnosis
A viral exposure signature can predict hepatocellular carcinoma risk before clinical diagnosis among at-risk patients

Viral Exposure Signature Predicts Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Signature can identify hepatocellular carcinoma patients before clinical diagnosis
Black patients with esophageal cancer have a reduced likelihood of receiving surgery

Odds of Surgery Lower for Black Patients With Esophageal Cancer

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Black race independently confers reduced odds of surgery; mortality higher for those without surgery
There is wide variation in the safety performance of electronic health record systems used in U.S. hospitals

Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors

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Though broadly used in U.S. hospitals, EHRs fail to detect up to one-third of medication errors
The American Cancer Society has updated guidelines on human papillomavirus vaccination

American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines

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Vaccination should be routinely offered at age 9 to 12 years; catch-up vaccination recommended through age 26
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends annual low-dose computed tomography screening for people aged 50 to 80 years at high lung cancer risk due to smoking history. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation statement

USPSTF Advises Annual Low-Dose CT Lung Screening for High-Risk Individuals

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Annual CT screening recommended for those aged 50 to 80 years at high risk due to smoking history