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A new blood test has been developed for identifying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis

Blood Test for Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible

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Test uses chip technology that analyzes circulating tumor-derived extracellular vesicles
A new interactive training module in medical ethics can help physicians to understand professional boundaries

New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries

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Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
A normal meal tolerance test -- a simplified version of the mixed meal tolerance test -- is valuable as an insulin secretion test in patients with type 2 diabetes

Normal Meal Tolerance Test Is Practical, Reliable in T2DM

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But glucagon stimulation test should be used instead for patients in hyperglycemic state
In a case report published online May 4 in The Journal of Dermatology

Case of Gnathostomiasis Caused by Roe Ingestion Reported

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Japanese man presented with itchy migrating eruption on back, which was treated with ivermectin
There may be a functional interaction between dietary carbohydrates

Functional Interaction Seen for Dietary Carbohydrates With AMD

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Consumption of high-glycemia diet resulted in many features of age-related macular degeneration
Filtered cigarettes might be even more unhealthy than unfiltered ones

Filtered Cigarettes May Up Rates of Lung Adenocarcinoma

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Design of cigarette filters with ventilation implicated in rising rates
For patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

Enhanced Atypical Lymphocytes in Natalizumab-Treated MS

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Enhanced fraction of atypical lymphocytes, especially binucleated and plasmacytoid lymphocytes
For patients undergoing blood cultures in an emergency department setting

Initial Specimen Diversion Device Cuts Culture Contamination

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Initial specimen diversion device reduces blood culture contamination without impacting sensitivity
Testing for combined urinary PCA3 and TMPRSS2:ERG RNA can improve detection of prostate cancer

Combined Urine Test for T2:ERG, PCA3 Ups Prostate CA Detection

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Combined urinary testing can avoid unnecessary prostate biopsy, while preserving high sensitivity
Poverty and race are tied to the health of lupus patients in the United States

Poverty Affects Severity of Organ Damage Due to Lupus

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And, pregnancy complications higher among non-white patients with lupus