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Although many women with breast cancer are concerned about their genetic risk for other cancers -- as well as their relatives' risk for breast cancer -- almost half of these patients don't get information about genetic testing

Breast CA Patients Want, but May Not Get, Genetic Risk Discussion

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Almost half don't have conversation with doctor about potential for future problems
High-pesticide residue fruit and vegetable intake correlates with poorer semen quality

Semen Quality Linked to Fruit, Veggie Pesticide Residue

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Men in highest quartile of high-pesticide residue fruit, vegetable intake have lower sperm count
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus are more likely to have a history of depression

Hx of Depression Tied to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes

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Likelihood of history of depression elevated in women with GDM, after controlling for confounders
Stethoscope hygiene is rarely performed by trainee physicians

Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene

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After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Only two out of 32 major commercial weight-loss programs marketed nationwide -- Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig -- can boast scientific evidence showing their clients maintain weight loss for at least a year

Two Commercial Weight Loss Plans Come Out on Top

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Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig beat other commercial diet plans in new research
More expensive breast cancer treatments are linked to a greater chance of survival

More Expensive Breast Cancer Tx Tied to Improved Survival

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Study shows recent advances help improve odds, but medical bills are rising
About 10 percent of online human milk samples tested were contaminated with cow's milk in a recent study published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Online Human Milk Samples May Contain Cow’s Milk

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Untested samples may also harbor bacteria, viruses, experts say
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Women with breast cancer undergoing lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy may now be less likely to then have completion axillary lymph node dissection

Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA

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2010 study led to a change in practice
Recommendations for prevention of ovarian cancer include oral contraceptive use and tubal sterilization

Recommendations Issued for Prevention of Ovarian Cancer

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Oral contraceptive use, tubal sterilization, and genetic testing and counseling recommended