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CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance on Occupational Exposure to Zika

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One advisory: Don't make travel to endemic areas mandatory for employees
Regular education can improve radiologists' performance in detection of breast cancer from mammography

Ongoing Education Betters Mammography Interpretation

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Findings based upon radiologists' use of the Breast Reader Assessment Strategy program
Patients with colorectal

Improved Survival for Certain Cancers With Low-Dose Aspirin

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Improved odds seen for patients with colon, prostate, or breast tumors, but research isn't definitive
Alcohol

Stomach CA Risk Up With Alcohol, Processed Meat Consumption

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Excess weight also seems to increase chances of disease, and risk increases as three factors increase
Botulinum toxin is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine and three other neurological disorders

AAN: Botulinum Toxin Approved for Use in Chronic Migraine

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American Academy of Neurology issues new guideline on use of the drug
For adult women with breast cancer

In Breast CA, Cardiotoxicity Up With Trastuzumab-Based Chemo

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Increased risk of cardiotoxicity for trastuzumab with nonanthracycline chemo, sequential tx
The BRCA1 gene mutation may also be tied to potential fertility issues

BRCA1 Mutation May Reduce Women’s Fertility

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The BRCA1 mutation may speed the aging of a woman's ovaries
For perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

Review: Paroxetine Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms

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Moderate quality evidence shows reduction in frequency of hot flashes with paroxetine
Many breast cancer patients receive chemotherapy they don't need

AACR: Many Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Chemo

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Genetic test can help doctors determine who can safely avoid treatment after surgery
The prevalence of urinary tract malignancy is low among postmenopausal women evaluated for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria

Suboptimal Guideline Adherence for Hematuria After Menopause

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Low rate of urinary tract malignancy for women evaluated for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria