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Lateral neck dissection morbidity high, but transient
Key clinical point: Lateral neck dissections for thyroid cancer are associated with high early morbidity but few long-term complications. Major...
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FDA approves cholic acid for rare metabolic conditions
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Hypothyroidism less common with preemptive levothyroxine after Graves’ treatment
Key clinical point: Don’t wait 8 weeks to see Graves’ patients after radioactive iodine treatment. Major finding: Eight weeks following...
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Mitochondrial transfer approved in U.K.; debate begins in U.S.
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Rare Disease Day (Feb. 28, 2015)
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Improved version of gastric stimulator for gastroparesis approved as humanitarian device
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President unveils details of precision medicine initiative
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FDA approves use of parathyroid hormone to manage hypocalcemia
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Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk for most endometrial cancer subtypes
Key clinical point: Reducing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome may positively impact the incidence of endometrial cancer. Major finding:...
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Study aims to determine prognostic factors for subset of thyroid cancer patients
Key clinical point: Radioactive iodine–refractory differentiated thyroid cancer patients with no progressive disease and a tumor size of less than...