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Choosing active surveillance over treatment for prostate cancer may decrease the odds of survival in men with intermediate-risk cancer

ASCO: Survival Down in Some Cases of Active Surveillance

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Lower survival for intermediate-risk disease, compared to low-risk cases
The use of long-acting birth control methods such as intrauterine devices or contraceptive implants jumped five-fold between 2002 and 2011

CDC: Use of Long-Acting Birth Control on Rise in U.S.

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IUDs and implants among the safest, most effective forms of contraception
Intense anger or anxiety greatly increases the risk of acute myocardial infarction

Bouts of Intense Anger Greatly Up Heart Attack Risk

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Explosive anger increased risk eight-fold, researchers found
The remote patient monitoring sector is growing rapidly and could have a considerable impact on health care

Remote Patient Monitoring Sector Increasing Rapidly

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Devices include remote heartbeat monitor, fitness smart socks, and devices for monitoring glucose
A doctor's recommendation and a patient's race may play a big role in whether or not people get an annual flu vaccine

AAAAI: Doctor’s Advice Impacts Flu Vaccination Rates

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Recommendation, and patient race, play part in decision to get flu vaccine
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) may raise the risk for myocardial infarction (MI)

Even Short Term Use of NSAID With Anticoagulant Ill Advised

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Findings for post-myocardial infarction patients
Exposing young children with peanut allergies to small amounts of the legumes shows promise as a treatment

AAAAI: Exposure Therapy May Reduce Toddler Peanut Allergy

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When given to toddlers, therapy helped them shed sensitivity, researchers report
The mosquito-borne chikungunya virus causes joint pain and swelling similar to rheumatoid arthritis

Chikungunya Virus Infection Can Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Researchers urge good travel histories of patients by physicians
New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize the importance of introducing children to a wide variety of whole foods -- from fruits and vegetables

New AAP Diet Recommendations Stress ‘Whole Food’ Diet

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Do what's necessary to make nutrient-rich foods palatable, pediatricians say
A wearable patch that safely and gradually exposes the body to small amounts of peanut allergen appears effective in easing the allergy

AAAAI: Skin Patch Shows Promise for Peanut Allergy

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Wearable device appears to 'educate' cells not to react to the food allergen, researchers say