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From 2004 to 2015 there were decreases in the prevalence of advanced disease at initiation of antiretroviral therapy in 10 high-burden countries

Prevalence of Advanced HIV at ART Initiation Decreasing

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Decreases seen in Haiti, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Swaziland, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
From 2013 to 2015 there was a decrease in additional surgery after initial lumpectomy

ASCO: Recent Drop in Additional Surgery Post Lumpectomy

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Decrease was concomitant with 2014 consensus statement endorsing a margin of no ink on tumor
An air mattress can present a hazardous environment for infants

Air Mattresses Present a Growing Safety Risk to Infants

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Mattresses can mold to infant's face and obstruct the airway by forming an occlusive seal
Various methods are available for reducing the risk of HIV transmission in HIV-discordant couples who would like to attempt conception

Conception Options Available for HIV-Discordant Couples

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Risk-reducing strategies are available for using sperm from HIV-infected male attempting conception
Olaparib (Lynparza) monotherapy can provide a significant benefit over standard therapy in women with human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2-negative metastatic breast cancer and a germline BRCA mutation

ASCO: Olaparib Efficacious in BRCA-Related Breast Cancer

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May offer a new treatment for women with advanced BRCA-related disease, researchers say
As food manufacturers gradually cut amounts of salt in their products

Americans Are Getting Less Sodium From Packaged Food

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However, the researchers found they still eat more salt than is healthy
For patients taking oral anticoagulants

Model Predicts Acute GI Bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients

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New scoring model includes five factors predictive of GI bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants
For adults with hypertension treated with antihypertensive medication

Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk

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Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
For effective hand hygiene

Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs

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Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
Americans are routinely overcharged for emergency department care

U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients

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Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say