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The antioxidant N-acetylcysteine appears to accelerate the spread of skin cancer in mice

Safety Concerns Raised for Antioxidant Use in Melanoma

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Mouse study highlights link between N-acetylcysteine and melanoma progression
Teen and young adult cancer survivors are at increased risk for other cancers later in life

Young Cancer Survivors May Need Lifelong Screenings

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Patients successfully treated at age 15 to 39 nearly 60 percent more likely to develop another cancer
A cardiac troponin concentration of <5 ng/L identifies patients at very low risk of myocardial infarction either during admission or within the following 30 days

Troponin Cut-Off Could Help Reduce Admissions, Costs

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Could rule out MI for two-thirds of patients evaluated in emergency department
Resistance to the antibiotics clarithromycin

H. Pylori Resistance to Antibiotics Increasing

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Bacteria frequently resistant to clarithromycin, metronidazole, levofloxacin
Ultrasonography has very high sensitivity and low false-positive rates in identifying fetal teratoma prenatally

Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Teratoma Very Accurate

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Very high sensitivity, low false-positives, but prognosis depends on location, size
The Global Lung Initiative-defined normal spirometry includes adjusted mean values in the normal range for multiple phenotypes

‘GOLD’ Criteria May Misdiagnosis Normal Phenotypes

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Among adults with GLI-defined normal spirometry
For cancer survivors

Ovarian Tissue Transplant Can Up Fertility Post Cancer Tx

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Researchers in Denmark report a success rate of about 30 percent
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

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Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Surveillance of seven U.S. metropolitan areas found higher-than-expected levels of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Atlanta

CDC Warns of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

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Evidence of CRE found in seven U.S. cities monitored by researchers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 50 years and continuing through age 75 years. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement

USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds

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Grade A recommendation for 50- to 75-year-olds; individualized decision urged for those age 76 to 85