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Observation should be the standard approach after a prostatectomy for men with localized prostate cancer

Many Can Avoid RT After Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer

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Progression-free survival no different at five years when radiotherapy is used only if the cancer returns
Many pregnant women do not receive the recommended flu and tetanus toxoid

Only Half of Pregnant Women Receive Recommended Vaccines

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Influenza and whooping cough remain a major source of hospitalizations among pregnant women, infants
Passengers on several American Airline flights in the United States may have been exposed to hepatitis A by a flight attendant

American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A

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Airline is working with the CDC to coordinate 'any required health and safety related measures'
Walgreens and Kroger have followed Walmart and Rite Aid in halting sales of electronic cigarettes.

Walgreens and Kroger Halt E-Cigarette Sales

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Decision due to the 'increasingly complex regulatory environment associated with these products'
California is the first state to allow pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention pills to patients without a doctor's prescription.

California Pharmacists Can Dispense HIV Prevention Meds Without Rx

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Medications include both preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis
During 2017 to 2018

2017 to 2018 Saw Increases in Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis

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Higher rates of chlamydia seen among teens, young adults; men who have sex with men driving syphilis up
Across two decades

Proportion of Seniors Taking Antidepressants Has More Than Doubled

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But no change was seen in prevalence of depression from 1990-1993 to 2008-2011
Dog ownership is associated with better outcomes after a major cardiovascular event as well as a reduced risk for all-cause mortality

Dog Ownership May Lower Risk for Death After Major CV Event

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And, review shows dog ownership tied to reduced risk for all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Sex hormones seem to play a role in known sex differences in asthma in adults

Testosterone, Estradiol Levels May Play Role in Sex Differences in Asthma

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Effect of sex hormones modified by obesity in adults with asthma
The estimated cost of waste in the U.S. health care system varies from $760 to $935 billion

Cost of Waste in U.S. Health System Estimated

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Total annual costs of waste vary from $760 to $935 billion; estimated savings range from $191 to $282 billion