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ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, Jan. 7-9

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The ASCO 2016 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium The annual Genitourinary Cancers Symposium of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held from Jan. 7...
A risk-adjusted measure of outpatient colonoscopy quality can help inform patient choices and assist in quality-improvement efforts

Measure of Outpatient Colonoscopy Quality Developed

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Fifteen variables independently associated with measure; shows variation in quality among facilities
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is infrequent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT

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Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
Excessive hair growth can occur after local administration of interferon-β treatment for malignant melanoma

Excessive Hair Growth Documented After IFN-β Tx

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Patient received localized IFN-β treatment after resection of malignant melanoma on right thigh
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Dec. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography

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Biennial mammography endorsed for those aged 50 to 74 years; earlier screening is individual decision
Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

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Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
The prevalence of folate deficiency is 14.1 percent among patients with multiple myeloma

Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma

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Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
A new imaging technique that fluoresces cancer cells may eventually help surgeons locate and remove all of a cancerous tumor on the first attempt

Injectable Agent Illuminates Cancer During Surgery

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Technology may help surgeons identify and remove more malignant cells
Regular mammograms still benefit elderly women

Research Supports Annual Mammograms for Elderly Women

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Screenings tied to improved breast cancer mortality among those over 69
Cancer mortality rates are elevated for solid-organ transplant recipients

Increased Risk of Cancer Mortality for Organ Recipients

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Cancer second leading cause of death in solid-organ transplant recipients