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Women who use an intrauterine device for contraception have a reduced risk of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of existing retrospective data.
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Ventricular arrhythmias are typically exacerbated by physical exercise, but a new case series suggests even sedentary activities may increase the risk in children with certain conditions.
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TAVR carries risk of postprocedure pacemaker implantation. A new technique using the patient's individual anatomy to determine device location may decrease this complication, a new study suggests.
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In a large Chinese population study, the treatment of hypertension was linked to a slower progression of cognitive decline.
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Both specialists and general practitioners caring for people with severe MS and their families should discuss palliative care options in advance, new guidelines emphasize.
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Women with multiple sclerosis who continued to receive the drug during pregnancy had a much lower risk of relapses, according to a new Italian observational study.
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Point-of-care testing is useful for newborn screening for sickle cell disease (SCD) in low-income settings, according to results from an observational study.
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Recommended "normal" thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentrations for hypothyroid patients receiving thyroxine are not associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, fractures, or all-cause mortality, according to new findings.
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Children who have a high genetic risk score for adult type 2 diabetes also appear to have lower levels of HDL, or 'good' cholesterol, as early as age 8.
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Clinics that are designed to be stylish, easy to access, and efficient are changing the way cities tackle STI testing and treatment.
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Under a new 10-year partnership, the Mayo Clinic will store patient data with Google Cloud and use the tech giant's technology to develop new healthcare tools.
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Central serous retinopathy has been reported following systemic corticosteroid use. Might a topical corticosteroid used for dental treatment be the cause of this patient's central serous retinopathy?
Journal of Medical Case Reports

A new Mendelian randomization study shows the large benefits that could be achieved from small reductions in cholesterol and blood pressure if maintained over a lifetime.
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Regulatory agencies in three countries, including the United States, all approved lenvatinib in combination with pembrolizumab for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma.
FDA Approvals

Should asymptomatic older adults be screened for incipient dementia? No, according to this draft recommendation released by the USPSTF.
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Only about 1 in 3 U.S. adults say a dentist has ever examined them for oral cancer - and most of those who remember getting such exams are non-Hispanic whites, a new study suggests.
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The testing and treatment of inmates for hepatitis C can be effective, but system efficiencies, perceptions, and limits on care after release can present obstacles.
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The study highlights the dominance of obesity as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and reinforces the "importance of weight management in diabetes prevention...in all genetic risk groups," say researchers.
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A new B cell-depleting therapy, given as a monthly subcutaneous injection, has shown impressive results in two phase 3 studies in relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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