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Women who receive a false-positive result on a mammogram may be at increased risk of developing breast cancer later

False-Positive Mammogram May Hint at Breast Cancer Risk Later

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But researcher stresses that risk is small
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

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Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has found that there is currently insufficient evidence to weigh the benefits and harms of visual skin cancer screening in adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Nov. 30 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening

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Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults
Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

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Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have slightly higher odds of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery

Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children

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But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
Breast density is considered by many an independent risk factor for breast cancer. But new research from Croatia suggests it might not be that critical after all. The findings were scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America

RSNA: Importance of Breast Density in Cancer Risk Questioned

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Croatian study questions the link, but U.S. experts disagree with finding
American women diagnosed with advanced

Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer

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Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor

November 2015 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for November 2015. This roundup...
For patients in safety-net clinics

Lower Patient Satisfaction With High Clinician Computer Use

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Observable communication differences seen in clinical encounters with high computer use
A new analysis suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex. The meta-analysis was published online Nov. 30 in Pediatrics.

Parental Involvement Does Impact Risky Teen Behavior

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Teens tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with