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Plasma prekallikrein is associated with vascular disease risk in type 1 diabetes

Plasma Prekallikrein May Be Vascular Risk Factor in T1DM

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Positive association between plasma PK and internal carotid intima-media thickness progression
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
In the United States

Burden, Costs of Gastrointestinal, Liver Disease Estimated in U.S.

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GI hemorrhage is most common diagnosis leading to hospitalization, with cost of $5 billion in 2012
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
The levels of Ebola virus in a patient's blood can strongly predict the mortality risk

Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality

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Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments

November 2015 Briefing – Pathology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Losing a large amount of weight slows the loss of knee cartilage in obese people

RSNA: Losing >10 Percent of Body Weight Can Protect Knees

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Significant weight loss can slow the loss of knee joint cartilage, reduce risk of osteoarthritis