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Fecal immunochemical tests can consistently detect colorectal cancer when used on an annual basis

Consistent CRC Detection Seen for Fecal Immunochemical Tests

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Effectiveness of the test varies between 73 and 78 percent in years two through four
Given the current political climate and issues of bipartisan concern

Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016

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Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends depression screening in the general adult population

USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for All Adults

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Recommendation applies to adults aged 18 years and older, including pregnant, postpartum women
For patients with early-stage small-cell lung cancer undergoing resection

Adjuvant Therapy Ups Survival in Small-Cell Lung Cancer

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Improved survival for chemotherapy with or without cranial irradiation versus surgery alone
Knowledge of coronary computed tomography angiography results is associated with improved alignment of aspirin and statin prescribing with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease

Coronary CT Angiography Findings Modify Statin, Aspirin Rx

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Many patients with CCTA-detected coronary artery disease are not discharged on aspirin or statin
Patients treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy for primary breast cancer have considerable symptom burden

Considerable Symptom Burden With Adjuvant Endocrine Tx

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Findings among women treated with aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen for primary breast cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 detection is tied to incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma; and other HPVs

Research Suggests Broader Role for HPV in HNSCC Etiology

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HPV-16 and other HPVs, including γ11- and γ12-HPV species and β1-HPV-5 type, all implicated
In the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial

Hypoglycemia, Atherosclerosis Progression Link Explored

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Serious hypoglycemia linked to progression of CAC only in standard therapy group of VA Diabetes Trial
New guidelines

Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Cardiac Imaging in the ER

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Appropriateness of imaging evaluated in 20 clinical scenarios for ER patients presenting with chest pain
The initiation of maintenance dialysis reflects an interplay between the care practices of physicians

At Least Three Factors Influence Timing of Dialysis Initiation

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Factors include care practices of physicians, sources of momentum, patient-physician interactions