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There is considerable variation in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates

Considerable Global Variation in Colorectal Cancer Incidence

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Rates still increasing in low- and middle-income countries; highest rates in highly developed countries
The 2016 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents has been approved

2016 Childhood Immunization Schedule Released

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Changes to schedule include earlier HPV vaccination for children with a history of sexual abuse
For women with uterine cancer

Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Beneficial in Uterine Cancer

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Linked to favorable morbidity profile and does not compromise long-term survival
Few adults aged 45 years or older with subjective memory complaints report discussing these with a health care professional

Few Adults Discuss Subjective Memory Complaints With Doctors

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Of adults aged 45 years and older reporting recent check-up, only 25.2 percent reported SMCs
Two HIV-1 vaccines

Novel Vaccine Platform Shows Promise for HIV-1

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HIV-1 vaccines with adenovirus and HIV-1 envelope A insert are well-tolerated, elicit immune responses
Iodixanol is associated with lower risk for contrast-induced nephropathy versus low-osmolar contrast media (LOCM); and among those receiving LOCM

Lower Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy With Iodixanol

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Greatest reduction for N-acetylcysteine in patients receiving low-osmolar contrast media
For people 60 and older

Researchers Say JNC8 Recs May Put Some Patients at Risk

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Team says the treatment threshold is too high for those over 60 years of age
A protein preload enhances the glucose-lowering efficacy of vildagliptin in type 2 diabetes

Protein Preload Boosts Vildagliptin’s Effects in Diabetes

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Small whey preload augments plasma intact GLP-1 levels, slows gastric emptying
Tips for increasing patient adherence to treatment plans include patient engagement and addressing barriers to adherence

Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence

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Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers
Seafood consumption is associated with increased brain levels of mercury

Mercury From Seafood Not Tied to Brain Neuropathology

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Significant link for seafood consumption with less Alzheimer's disease pathology in APOE ε4 carriers