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DDW 2019—Parkinson’s more common after appendectomy

What is the link between appendectomy and Parkinson’s disease?

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Melanoma patients lack confidence in skin self-exams

Most are receptive to using digital assist technologies, given sufficient technical support.

May 22, 2019 -

JAMA Dermatol

FDA approves ramucirumab for AFP-high hepatocellular carcinoma

The first biomarker-driven therapy approved for HCC.

May 22, 2019

Abnormal iron status tied to mortality risk in CKD

Large study finds early screening is warranted.

May 22, 2019 -

Kidney Int

DDW 2019—Button batteries risk gastric injury in kids

May 22, 2019

DDW 2019—Cannabis may help in IBD

May 22, 2019

DDW 2019—Substantial reductions in mortality when cirrhosis patients exercise

May 22, 2019

DDW 2019—Fecal transplantation effective against C difficile in cirrhosis patients

May 22, 2019

Colorectal cancer on the rise among young adults in Europe

May 22, 2019 -

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Breast cancer: key differences abound between East and West

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JAMA Oncol

Bladder cancer: ipilimumab-heavy immunotherapy combo offers best response

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J Clin Oncol

CLL: acalabrutinib offers high response rate in ibrutinib-intolerant patients

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Rheumatoid arthritis: glucocorticoids up infection risk after joint replacement

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Ann Intern Med

Infant mortality risk is increased with sleeping in sitting devices

May 21, 2019 -

Pediatrics

5 stages of cardiogenic shock: multiple societies issue consensus statement

May 21, 2019 -

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

Does breastfeeding worsen pelvic floor disorders?

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Am J Obstet Gynecol

Postconcussion statin use may protect against dementia

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JAMA Neurol

Mild asthma: budesonide-formoterol as needed outperforms albuterol

May 21, 2019 -

N Engl J Med

FDA approves venetoclax-obinutuzumab for frontline CLL, SLL

May 21, 2019

Suicide rates surge among girls aged 10-14 years

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JAMA Netw Open

Dermatology: pharmacy intervention reduces authorization delays

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J Am Acad Dermatol

Acromegaly: good long-term outcomes with fractionated conformal radiotherapy

May 21, 2019 -

Endocrine

Cancer: sexual-minority survivors have poorer access to care, lower QoL

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Tight BP control cuts mortality in CKD

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Hypertension

Behavioral strategies offer unique benefits in mild cognitive impairment

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JAMA Netw Open

Kanuka honey, acyclovir similarly effective for cold sores

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BMJ Open

Alpelisib delays progression in PIK3CA+ advanced breast cancer

May 21, 2019 -

N Engl J Med

Personality traits tied to persistent pain, opioid use

May 21, 2019 -

J Psychosom Res

Contaminated urine samples more likely from women with high BMIs

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Am J Emerg Med

UC: infliximab beats golimumab in comparison of trial data

May 21, 2019 -

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol

Sepsis comprises 4 distinct phenotypes based on ED clinical data

May 21, 2019 -

JAMA

Lower back or leg pain: guideline nonadherence costs millions

May 21, 2019 -

JAMA Netw Open

AB blood type linked to higher CHD risk in women with T2D

May 21, 2019 -

Sci Rep

Cervical cancer: no survival benefit for ACT after concurrent chemoradiation

May 21, 2019 -

J Gynecol Oncol

NSCLC: adding bevacizumab ups survival with carboplatin-pemetrexed

May 21, 2019 -

J Natl Compr Canc Netw

CRC: BMI shows little utility for assessing cardiovascular risk

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JAMA Oncol

Resected PDAC: study identifies optimal cutoff for early vs late recurrence

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Ann Surg

Salvage head/neck surgery: medical complications more deadly than surgical

May 21, 2019 -

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Breast cancer: TP53 status determines effects of estrogen receptor

May 21, 2019 -

J Natl Cancer Inst

Skin disease: 7.8% rehospitalized for same diagnosis within a year

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J Am Acad Dermatol

Sepsis: which survivors have highest stroke, MI risk?

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J Intensive Care Med

Medical abortion can be safely extended to 70 days

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In IBD, extended opioid use linked to emergent encounters, higher costs

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Asymptomatic OSA linked to distinct pattern on memory screening tool

May 20, 2019 -

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FDA approves avelumab-axitinib for frontline RCC

May 20, 2019

Panel advises against hormone treatment for mild hypothyroidism

May 20, 2019 -

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Osteoarthritis: resistance training offers best nondrug pain relief for elders

May 20, 2019 -

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

FDA warns against use of unauthorized devices for DM management

May 20, 2019 -

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Chlamydia pneumoniae severity correlates with CHD severity, prognosis

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Hormones tied to increased breast cancer risk in trans women, men

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High error rates prompt Walmart to take control of diagnostic imaging

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Health disparities for less-educated individuals persist despite expanded health coverage

May 21, 2019

Blood suppliers offer incentives to donors to reduce shortage

May 21, 2019

Doctors fighting Ebola in Congo are being attacked

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See the image and diagnose this eye condition commonly seen in patients who spend significant time outdoors.

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Endocrine Society guidelines for hip fracture prevention

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