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			Strategies for Reducing RBC Transfusion Overuse
				Having Influenza May Keep the Common Cold Away
				Influenza Sickens Millions Across US, at Least 1300 Deaths: CDC
				Two Drugs Better Than One for Severe Influenza 
				Breast Cell Atlas Driven by Genomics
				Outcomes in TN Breast Cancer Predicted by Blood Biomarkers
				Resistance Exercise May Preserve Bone in Older Obese Dieters
				Drug-Susceptible and Multidrug-Resistant M. tuberculosis
				Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation of Hepatocellular Adenoma
				CVS to Increase Genetic Testing for Some Aetna Cancer Patients
				The Week That Wasn't: Cell Phone Injuries, Hypertension Mouthwash, Reversing Dementia
				ImmunoRx in TNBC: Conflicting Results
				Duke Doctors Successfully Transplant 'Resuscitated' Heart 
				Leadership Gaffes and How Their Worst Day at Work Can Help
				'Major Finding' in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer 
				Stem-Cell Transplant Improves Outcomes of High-Risk Sickle-Cell Disease
				'Residents From Hell': Indignities and Outcomes in Medical Training
				Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
				Choosing Wisely: 5 Recommendations in Pediatric Hematology
				Cancer Drug Neratinib Halts Beta-Cell Death in Diabetic Mice
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Cognitive Decline Common in Heart Failure

Mer, 04/12/2019 - 23:23
Cognitive decline is also associated with increased mortality rates among patients with heart failure, a new study shows.
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MRSA Spreads Easily in Households

Mer, 04/12/2019 - 23:23
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can spread easily from people to household pets, according to a new study that underscores the importance of frequent handwashing.
Reuters Health Information

New Single-Embryo Transfer Practice Successful

Mer, 04/12/2019 - 23:23
New guidelines designed to reduce the number of embryos transferred has decreased twin pregnancy and complication rates, with no overall reduction in live births, report investigators.
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Large Gulf Between European and U.S. Guidelines on Breast-Cancer Screening

Mer, 04/12/2019 - 23:23
A new synopsis of the European Breast Guidelines highlights stark differences between U.S. and European screening programs.
Reuters Health Information

Transcranial Sonography Helps Quantify Brain Iron Levels in RLS

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
Quantitative transcranial sonography of the substantia nigra identifies changes resulting from intravenous iron therapy in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), researchers in Spain report.
Reuters Health Information

Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis by Head-contrast 3D CTA

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
This case series demonstrates the usefulness of three-dimensional computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis.
Journal of Medical Case Reports

Identifcation of Actionable Genomic Alterations Using cfDNA

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
Testing with cell-free DNA finds that over one-third of patients with advanced cancer have one or more actionable alterations.
JCO Precision Oncology

Poor Hand Hygiene May Be Biggest Transmitter of Superbug E.Coli

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
One of the best ways to cut down on antibiotic-resistant E. coli infections would be making sure that everyone washes their hands after using the toilet, a UK study suggests.
Reuters Health Information

BETonMACE: Negative Trial, but 'Cautious Optimism' on Apabetalone

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
Despite no effect on MACE events, the primary outcome, a proof-of-concept trial 'really shows promise' for epigenetic modification with apabetalone, says the lead author.
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Rapid Malaria Test Failures Threaten U.S. Military

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
New strains of Plasmodium falciparum may not be detected by the only rapid diagnostic test (RDT) approved in the U.S., raising the potential for improper, missed or delayed malaria diagnoses, researchers say.
Reuters Health Information

Live Zoster Vaccine Safe in People on TNF Inhibitors

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
Patients with rheumatic diseases who are on tumor-necrosis-factor inhibitor (TNFi) therapy can safely receive the live varicella zoster vaccine, without risking vaccine-related infection, a new study suggests.
Reuters Health Information

Transplantation of Kidneys From HCV-Infected Donors

Mar, 03/12/2019 - 22:23
Is kidney transplantation from HCV-infected donors to HCV-negative recipients a safe and feasible strategy? This article reports the real-world experience of one transplant center.
American Journal of Transplantation

Update on Neuroendocrine Carcinomas of the Larynx

Lun, 02/12/2019 - 21:23
This review aims to clarify the nature and classification of laryngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms, while providing a practical approach to the diagnosis of these tumors for practicing pathologists.
American Journal of Clinical Pathology

In Teens and Young Men, Prostate Cancer on the Rise

Lun, 02/12/2019 - 21:23
Prostate cancer incidence in older adolescents and young adult men has increased in most countries for unknown reasons.
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EEE Requires Urgent Action, Experts Say

Lun, 02/12/2019 - 21:23
Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) sickened 36 people in nine US states in 2019, killing 14. Experts believe a national strategy is needed to combat EEEV and other arboviruses.
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Alnylam's Rare Genetic Disorder Drug Priced at $575,000 Per Year

Sab, 30/11/2019 - 19:23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc priced its gene silencing drug to treat patients with a rare genetic disorder that can cause severe pain at $575,000 per year after receiving an early U.S. approval on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information

Risk-Adapted Starting Ages Suggested for Breast Cancer Screening

Sab, 30/11/2019 - 19:23
A new analysis in more than 5 million women has identified starting ages for breast cancer screening based on family history of the disease.
Reuters Health Information

Clinical Decision Rules for Evaluating Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Underused

Sab, 30/11/2019 - 19:23
Algorithms that combine a clinical decision rule (CDR) and highly sensitive D-dimer are widely recommended for identifying patients in whom pulmonary embolism can be safely excluded without further studies, but these algorithms appear to be underused, according to a survey of practitioners in the Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system.
Reuters Health Information

Flu Season Is Here Early, Hitting Older Adults, Young Kids: CDC

Gio, 28/11/2019 - 17:23
Levels of influenza-like illness activity have exceeded the baseline for 2 weeks running, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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No Link Between Statins and Cognitive Decline

Gio, 28/11/2019 - 17:23
Unlike some previous evidence, a new study finds no association between statins and cognitive changes and even suggests statins may have a protective effect in certain populations.
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