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For adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Exercise Intolerance May Harm Neurocognition in ALL Survivors

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Exercise intolerance tied to impaired neurocognition in adult survivors of childhood ALL
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CHEST: Metoprolol Does Not Cut Time to COPD Exacerbation

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Trial stopped early due to futility with respect to primary end point and safety concerns
The over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) has been recalled in the United States and Canada by French drug maker Sanofi.

Zantac Recalled by Sanofi

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FDA has warned that some versions of the drug contain low levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine
Selection of ever-smokers for lung cancer screening based on gains in life expectancy can increase total life expectancy from screening but prevents fewer lung cancer deaths

Life-Gained Selection Maximizes Lung Cancer Screening Benefits

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Selection based on gains in life expectancy can increase total life expectancy from CT screening
In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Recommendations Updated for Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding

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Guidelines address preendoscopic, endoscopic, and pharmacologic management
A shipment of baby powder has been recalled by Johnson & Johnson after U.S. authorities found asbestos in it.

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Baby Powder Due to Presence of Asbestos

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This is the first time Johnson & Johnson has pulled its baby powder from the market
For Asian patients with heart failure

Lean-Fat Individuals Have Worst Outcome in Heart Failure

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Asian patients with low BMI, high WHtR have higher prevalence of diabetes, worse QoL, worse outcomes
Regular use of chemical disinfectants among nurses may be a risk factor for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Occupational Use of Disinfectants May Up Risk for Developing COPD

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Findings seen in longitudinal study of U.S. female nurses who cleaned surfaces, medical instruments
Most office-based physicians who provide sexually transmitted infections services report not having on-site access to the recommended injectable medications for same-day treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis

Most Physicians Treating STIs Do Not Have Meds on Hand

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Increasing availability of treatments will help public health officials stop increases in STIs, authors say
For patients with metastatic breast cancer

Patient Cost Responsibility Up for Guideline-Discordant Care

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Guideline-discordant tx linked to $1,841 higher patient costs in first year in metastatic breast cancer