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Regorafenib Efficacious in GI Malignant Disease
Two studies show survival up in metastatic colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Prevalence of Diabetes in U.S. Youth Set to Rise Considerably
Projected estimates through 2050 indicate serious diabetes burden among youth
Endovascular, Open Aneurysm Repair Long-Term Survival Akin
Peri-op survival advantage for endovascular repair sustained for three years, but not after
Review: Routine Physicals Don't Cut Morbidity, Mortality
One trial found that health checks linked to increase in number of new diagnoses
Nearly 40 Percent of Adults Take Dietary Supplements
Most would continue taking them even if they were shown to be ineffective
Uninsured With Brain Tumors Have Higher Post-Op Mortality
Insurance coverage affects in-hospital mortality for brain tumor patients undergoing craniotomy
Successful Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Cystic Fibrosis
Incidence of preterm delivery, caesarean section up; lung function linked to maternal survival
Mortality Risk Up for Teen Boys With Low Muscle Strength
Those with high muscle strength less likely to die prematurely of all causes, cardiovascular disease
Safety-Net Hospital Care Good for Head, Neck Cancer
Surgical care provided to vulnerable population without increase in mortality, morbidity, costs
Aspirin Resistance Ups Severity in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Increased stroke severity, infarct size linked to aspirin resistance in acute ischemic stroke
Overdiagnosis Estimated in 31 Percent of Breast Cancer Cases
Screening mammography tied to increase in early-stage, decrease in late-stage cases detected
ACOG Advises Over-the-Counter Access for Oral Contraceptives
ACOG recommends over-the-counter availability to improve access to and use of oral contraceptives
New Surgical Concept Described for Nasal Tip Recontouring
Involves maneuvers for nasal tip recontouring and minimally invasive endonasal rhinoplasty
For Patients With ADHD, Lower Criminality Rates With Med Use
Rates significantly down for men, women with ADHD receiving meds versus nonmedication periods
~40% of Post-Op Complications Occur After Discharge
Patients with post-discharge complications have increased rates of reoperation, 30-day death
Pharmacies Often Still Dispense Meds Despite Discontinue Order
Findings among more than 30,000 patients treated at group practice with electronic health records
Energy Content of Fast-Food Menu Items Has Changed Little
Despite increase in number of items on menu, few changes in energy content from 1997 to 2010
E. coli
O157:H7 Not Found to Up Death, Cardiovascular Events
Cardiovascular disease, death not up for those with severe versus no gastroenteritis
Online Access by Patients to Health Records Ups Utilization
Rates of office visits, phone and ER encounters, after-hours clinic visits, hospitalizations up
Research Supports Role of BMI in Incident Asthma in Children
Dose-response effect seen for BMI; gender difference noted, with larger effect in obese boys
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