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CRT May Be Preferred Strategy for Elderly With Lung Cancer
Increased survival for chemoradiotherapy versus chemotherapy in limited-stage, small-cell lung cancer
Smoke Exposure in Infancy Ups Sensitization to Food Allergens
Secondhand smoke exposure also linked to increased risk of eczema with sensitization
Many Doctors Inconsistent With HPV Vaccine Recommendations
Sizeable minority does not strongly endorse vaccination nor deliver timely recommendations
PCI Can Be Considered for Noninfarct Artery in STEMI
New recommendation: no benefit for routine aspiration thrombectomy before PCI
‘Dispositional’ Mindfulness May Help Ward Off Obesity
Study found awareness of thoughts and feelings was linked to lower risk for obesity
Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis Described
Case report details how ovarian hyperthecosis can lead to balding, excess body hair
Pain Relief, Function Up Post Knee Replacement in Arthritis
But risks make physical therapy a viable option, researchers say
Nicotinamide Could Protect Against Some Skin Cancers
High-risk patients who took nicotinamide daily developed fewer non-melanoma lesions
Blanket + Warmed IV Best for Hypothermic Infants
Findings compared to conventional blanket, electric blanket for post-surgery hypothermia
EHR Use Ups Some Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
Less frequent heparin dosing and greater adherence to guideline-recommended care
