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Excessive masculinity linked to high suicide risk
“We found that high-traditional-masculinity men were 2.4 times more likely to die by suicide than those who were not [of] high traditional...
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TNK dose in large-vessel stroke: 0.25 mg/kg is sufficient
New data from a second EXTEND-IA TNK (tenecteplase) trial clarify the optimum dose of the bolus thrombolytic for use in ischemic stroke.
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Late effects in young cancer survivors underscore importance of high-risk screening
Childhood cancer survivors have higher standardized mortality ratios than early-adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
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Medical malpractice insurance premiums likely to rise in 2020
In 2019, more than 25% of medical liability insurance premiums rose for internists, ob.gyns., and surgeons, a recent analysis shows.
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Resident experience with hysterectomy is on the decline
ACGME data show a significant decrease in the total number of hysterectomies performed by residents.
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Adolescent obesity linked with midlife cancer risk
Investigators say teen obesity could be an important intervention target for subsequent cancer prevention.
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2020 dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award™
The dermMentors™ Resident of Distinction Award™ was presented to 5 dermatology residents at the 15th Annual Coastal Dermatology Symposium, October...
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Patient counseling about what to expect with noninvasive skin tightening is key
LAHAINA, HAWAII – “You have to tell patients that this isn’t a replacement for a face-lift or a mini face-lift.”
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SBRT may boost efficacy of immunotherapy in renal cell carcinoma
SAN FRANCISCO – More than half of patients in the RADVAX RCC trial had a response in nonirradiated lesions, but the prespecified threshold for...
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As costs for neurologic drugs rise, adherence to therapy drops
In patients with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and neuropathy, higher out-of-pocket drug prices were associated with lower adherence for common...