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Minimally-invasive surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm appears to boost survival in the short term more than traditional surgery does

Minimally-Invasive AAA Repair May Up Survival in Short Term

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But advantage of minimally-invasive abdominal aortic aneurysm repair diminishes over time
Some women who have surgery for early-stage breast cancer may benefit from additional radiation to nearby lymph nodes

Nodal Radiation Doesn’t Impact Early Breast Cancer Survival

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Researchers find it lowers chances of recurrence, but does not boost overall survival
More than a quarter-million Vietnam veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms today

PTSD Symptoms Persist for Thousands of Vietnam Vets

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It's never too late to seek help, experts say
Ginger is effective for reducing pain in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea

Ginger May Be Effective for Relieving Primary Dysmenorrhea

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Meta-analysis shows reduction in pain visual analog score with ginger during days three to four of cycle
Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis does not reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with cirrhosis

Pharmacological Prophylaxis Doesn’t Cut VTE in Cirrhosis

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Low rate of VTE in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis; unaffected by pharmacological prophylaxis
Bevacizumab is safe and stable when stored at 4 degrees Celsius

Bevacizumab Safe, Stable for Multiple Dosing From Single Vial

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No evidence of infection, inflammation when bevacizumab is stored at 4° Celsius for a week
For contacts of individuals with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Fluoroquinolones Halt Multidrug-Resistant-TB in Contacts

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FQN preventive therapy linked to health system savings and lower mortality versus no therapy
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is associated with attenuated markers of oxidative stress in subcutaneous adipose tissue

Improved Metabolic Profile After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

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A 3.5-fold AMPK activity increase and 50 percent drop in oxidative stress three months after surgery
Sleep apnea seems to be associated with increased risk of subsequent panic disorder

Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Panic Disorder

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Patients with sleep apnea have predisposition to develop subsequent panic disorder
Fewer than half of U.S. teenagers aged 15 to 19 are having sex

CDC: U.S. Teens Waiting Longer to Have Sex

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Report finds fewer than half of those aged 15 to 19 have had intercourse