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VIDEO: Stroke benefits from stem cells maintained for 2 years
LOS ANGELES – The acute benefits seen in 13 of 18 chronic stroke patients treated with intracranial cell transplants continued to 2 years’ follow-...
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Cyclophosphamide extends PFS in elderly HER2+ breast cancer patients
Adding oral cyclophosphamide to trastuzumab and pertuzumab in frail elderly HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients improved median PFS by...
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Allscripts’ charges for sending, refilling prescriptions
A company like Allscripts can charge doctors for services, but most doctors aren’t in a position to increase their prices, Dr. Allan M. Block says...
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Blood test approved for patients with concussions
The new test can quickly determine who needs CT scans – and will hopefully reduce costs.
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MMWR: Current flu vaccine does not protect elderly
The influenza vaccine is only about 36% effective this year, preventing infections in just over a third of people who receive it, according to the...
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Opioids and hospital medicine: What can we do?
Hospitalists can implement evidence-based practices to help stem the opioid crisis.
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Application Deadline Extended for ACS and MacLean Center Fellowships in Surgical Ethics
Apply for ACS and MacLean Center Fellowships.
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Register for 2018 ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders Course
The Residents as Teachers and Leaders Course is designed specifically for surgery residents and will address essential nonclinical skills.
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