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Improvements seen in salt-related knowledge, behaviors, self-efficacy but no change in salt intake

Surgeries by age 9 associated with higher long-term risks of respiratory, infectious, allergic diseases

Drop in invasive testing as first diagnostic test; fewer patients referred for angiography after stress test

Results were slightly attenuated but remained mostly significant with adjustment for prognostic factors

Significant, positive link for common allergies, especially food allergy, with autism

Ischemic cardiomyopathy described in young male, which was attributed to synthetic cannabinoid use

One percent rapamycin seems most effective for tuberous sclerosis complex-linked angiofibromas

Positive social media experiences only very slightly tied to lowering depressive symptoms

Most common administrative burdens include pre-authorization for medications and tests

The 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held from June 1 to 5 in Chicago and attracted approximately 20,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in oncology. The conference featured the latest […]

Medicaid coverage up, lack of insurance down in first year of implementation of Medicaid expansion

Findings in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemo

Indoor tanning bed users more likely to have done skin cancer self-exams, had professional exams

Median time to healing with early endovenous ablation was 56 days vs. 82 with deferred ablation

Reduced risk of dementia for older Chinese adults actively participating in intellectual activities

Increased risk of treatment failure for children with asthma exacerbations presenting to the ER

Improved survival versus Caucasian men treated with docetaxel/prednisone, DP-containing regimen

Female patients are less likely to receive intensive chemo, radiation; increased risk for death from HNC

Findings among gay and bisexual men in Melbourne and Sydney from 2013 to 2017