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Dasatinib gives letrozole a boost in HR-positive advanced breast cancer
Major finding: Adding dasatinib to letrozole did not improve the clinical benefit rate, but it more than doubled median progression-free survival...
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Radiotherapy can be omitted for many older breast cancer patients
Major finding: The 5-year ipsilateral breast cancer recurrence rate in a selected population of older women undergoing breast-conserving surgery...
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Urinary tract injury incidence during laparoscopic hysterectomy pegged at 1.3%
Major finding: Among 3,523 laparoscopic hysterectomies performed from 2001 to 2012, the incidence of urinary tract injury was 1.3%.Data source: A...
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Early skin-to-skin contact promotes breastfeeding, benefits baby
Major finding: Early skin-to-skin contact was significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding (odds ratio, 3.7).Data source: A retrospective...
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New-onset hypertension in pregnancy boosts post-delivery risk
Major finding: Women who were normotensive prepregnancy but developed a hypertensive disorder during pregnancy were at 2.4-fold increased risk of...
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Maternal lupus doubled autism risk
Major finding: Children born to mothers with systemic lupus erythematosus had an adjusted 2.3-fold increased risk of being diagnosed with an...
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Embracing change is the only option in ACA era
Major finding: Private physicians may be unprepared for how drastically the ACA will change their practice.Data source: Expert analysis from CHEST...
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Under ACA, practices risk tripping over antitrust regulations
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Unsuspected primary hyperparathyroidism common in fibromyalgia patients
Major finding: Four of 38 patients with a primary diagnosis of fibromyalgia proved to have primary hyperparathyroidism. That 11% prevalence is...
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Soda pop boosts rheumatoid arthritis risk
Major finding: Women who reported drinking an average of one or more sugar-containing soft drinks per day had a highly significant 71% increased...