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For patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Time to Tx Initiation Impacts Survival in Head, Neck Cancer

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Lower overall survival for time to treatment initiation of more than 46 to 52 days
Many men with low-risk prostate cancer who choose active surveillance may not be followed as closely as they should be

Low-Risk Prostate CA Patients May Not Be Monitored Properly

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Many men who chose 'watchful waiting' were not followed as recommended
Metformin appears to trigger favorable changes in intestinal bacteria

Metformin Linked to Beneficial Changes in Gut Bacteria

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Drug tied to increased bacteria which produce health-promoting short-chain fatty acids
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel release

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Up With Overweight, Obesity

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Risk of CTS up 7.4 percent for each one-unit increase in body mass index
Less frequent laboratory monitoring may be safe for patients receiving isotretinoin for acne as changes in mean values of several laboratory tests do not meet a priori criteria for high-risk

Evidence Doesn’t Support Monthly Labs With Isotretinoin

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Significant changes in values of several laboratory tests, but changes don't meet high-risk criteria
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
For breast cancer survivors

Anthracyclines More Neurotoxic Than Other Breast CA Regimens

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More negative effects on specific cognitive domains, network connections for breast cancer survivors
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