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Irreversible electroporation in pancreatic cancer cells may improve survival rates for some patients

Irreversible Electroporation Promising in Pancreatic Cancer

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Study found procedure improved survival for people with stage III disease
A needle-exchange program in Washington

D.C. Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread

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Effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over two years
In a review article published online Sept. 3 in the New England Journal of Medicine

Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies

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Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
Cerebral palsy is likely due to multiple prenatal factors

Birth Asphyxia Tied to Fewer Than 10% of Cerebral Palsy Cases

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Review suggests that causes other than asphyxia account for most cases in infants born at, near term
Electronic cigarette use is associated with a decrease in tobacco smoke toxicant exposure in those who quit smoking

E-Cigarette Use Cuts Tobacco Smoke Toxicant Exposure

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Decrease in toxicant exposure for those who quit smoking and for dual users
For patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery

Scope of Lymphadenectomy Not Tied to Esophageal CA Survival

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Extent of lymphadenectomy during surgery for esophageal cancer doesn't influence 5-year survival
For patients with primary melanoma

Histologic Regression Tied to Lower Odds of SLN Positivity

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For patients with melanoma, regression linked to lower likelihood of sentinel lymph node positivity
For postpartum women

Review Explores Postpartum Weight-Loss Strategies

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Greater weight loss with self-monitoring interventions, those that combine diet and exercise
Polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis is associated with increased risk of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies

PCOS Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Delivery for Twins

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Risk particularly increased for spontaneous preterm delivery, very preterm birth
Aerobic land-based exercise may be helpful in treating fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Aerobic Exercise May Cut Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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While positive effects were seen, they were small and not statistically significant at 24 weeks