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Many U.S. patients with late-stage non-small-cell lung cancer do not receive treatments that could prolong their lives

Many Advanced NSCLC Patients Not Getting Helpful Treatment

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Study found 21 percent went without therapy, even though it could boost survival
The number of women who die from cervical cancer in the United States may be higher than previously believed

Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women

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Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy
Cardiovascular trends have been reported using data from four American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registries. The report was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Report Highlights National Cardiovascular Trends in 2014

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Data from four registries shows effectiveness of care and identifies areas with room for improvement
The most important concepts of obesity prevention and treatment are not adequately represented on the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step examinations

Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams

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Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
For patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery

CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Prognostic After CRC Surgery

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CIMP-high is significant prognostic factor in multivariate analysis for patients after CRC resection
Scientists are reporting some early success with a soft robotic device aimed at treating advanced heart failure. The findings have been published in the Jan. 18 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Soft Robotic Sleeve Can Replicate Heart’s Natural Rhythm

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Device found to support heart function in a porcine model of acute heart failure
Just a half hour a day of moderate physical activity could improve survival odds for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

ASCO: Moderate Activity Tied to Longer Survival in Advanced CRC

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Patients only appeared to derive benefit from moderate -- not vigorous -- activity
Nearly one in 10 patients seeking facial plastic surgery suffers from body dysmorphic disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Often Missed by Plastic Surgeons

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As many as one in 10 patients seeking facial plastic surgery may have body dysmorphia
In a clinical practice guideline published online Jan. 16 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology

Recommendations Developed for Small Renal Mass Management

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Data from 83 studies used to develop guideline for management of patients with small renal masses
Placement of a retropubic urethral sling fashioned from autologous vas deferens during robotic assisted radical prostatectomy does not improve recovery of continence

Autologous Urethral Sling No Benefit After Prostatectomy

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No benefit seen in continence for sling placement during robotic assisted radical prostatectomy