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Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA
2010 study led to a change in practice
Exercise May Improve Neurocognition in Schizophrenia
Aerobic activity offers many benefits, but study needs to be duplicated, researcher says
Women Overweight in Youth May Face Higher CRC Risk
Supports evidence that body size in childhood may influence cancer risk decades later
Case Study: Iced Tea Habit Likely Led to Man’s Kidney Failure
Patient drank 16 glasses a day, which probably contributed to health issues, researchers suggest
MED15 Involved in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Overexpression in 35% of primary tumors, 30% of lymph node metastases, 70% of recurrences
Recommendations Issued for Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
Oral contraceptive use, tubal sterilization, and genetic testing and counseling recommended
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Review Indicates Benefits for Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Limited evidence supports immediately sequential surgery, with faster rehab, improved visual outcomes
Review: Vegan-Vegetarian Diets Seem Safe in Pregnancy
Limited evidence suggests diets are safe, although women may be at risk of vitamin B12, iron deficiency
Sonographic Follow-Up May Be Adequate for Teen Breast Masses
All masses that underwent biopsy were benign on histopathologic analysis
