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Older patients who need a kidney transplant are better off receiving an available organ from an older deceased donor rather than waiting for one from a younger donor

Older Patients Can Benefit From Older Donor Kidneys

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Many of these organs would otherwise get discarded, researcher says
For pediatricians

Most Young Pediatricians Satisfied With First Jobs

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Most engaged in clinical care; report that allocation of time for specific duties is consistent with goals
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation is associated with better outcomes than abdominal hysterectomy for women with presumed fibroid tumors

Laparoscopic Tops Abdominal Hysterectomy for Fibroid Tumors

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More deaths from leiomyosarcoma after laparoscopic hysterectomy; lower rates of complications
High intake of fish and long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is associated with reduced all-cause mortality after breast cancer

Fish, ω-3 PUFAs Linked to Survival After Breast Cancer

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Reduction in all-cause mortality for women with high intake of tuna, other fish, ω-3-PUFAs
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Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts

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Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years
Nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux disease appears to be a risk factor for non-infectious rhinitis

Nocturnal GERD Tied to Non-Infectious Rhinitis

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Greater number of reflux episodes reported tied to higher risk of non-infectious rhinitis
Early initiation of palliative care interventions improves survival and caregiver burden in advanced cancer

Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer

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Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
A physician/pharmacist collaborative model can improve mean blood pressure

Physician/Pharmacist Model Can Improve Mean BP

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BP control no better in overall cohort, but improved for participants from racial minority groups
Patients who choose at-home physical therapy instead of in-patient rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery do just as well when it comes to complications

AAOS: Just Home Rehab May Be Enough Post Knee Surgery

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People do just as well with in-home physical therapy, researchers find
Fit middle-aged men appear less likely to develop lung and colorectal cancer in later life than their out-of-shape peers. And if they do develop cancer

Cancer Risk Down for Men With High Midlife Fitness

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Study shows lower risk of lung, colon tumors at 65 and older