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1. For patients with localized endometrial cancer recurrence, adding cisplatin to radiation therapy did not appear to improve progression-free survival when compared to radiation therapy alone. 2. For patients with localized endometrial cancer recurrence, adding cisplatin to radiation therapy resulted in higher rates of acute toxicity, when compared to radiation therapy alone. Evidence Rating Level:
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The following is a summary of “Follow-up infarct volume on fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) imaging in distal medium vessel occlusions: the role of cerebral blood volume index,” published in the March 2024 issue of Neurology by Salim et al. Distal, medium vessel occlusions (DMVOs) are a significant contributor to acute ischemic strokes (AIS), but
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The anti-OX40 antibody amlitelimab showed maintenance of response even after treatment discontinuation in the STREAM-AD study.
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Mashup Score: 1Relationship Between Tadalafil Exposure with Reduced Rates of MACE and Mortality in Men with ED - 1 month(s) ago
The following is a summary of “Association of tadalafil exposure with lower rates of major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in a general population of men with erectile dysfunction,” published in the February 2024 issue of Cardiology by Kloner et al. Tadalafil, a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5i), is prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)
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Mashup Score: 4Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Safe, Effective at Preventing HIV During Pregnancy - Physician's Weekly - 2 month(s) ago
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Adverse pregnancy outcomes related to use of the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) or daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) during the second trimester are uncommon, according to a study presented at the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, held from March 3 to 6 in Denver. Felix
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Mashup Score: 4Apple Cider Vinegar Beneficial for Overweight, Obese Individuals - Physician's Weekly - 2 month(s) ago
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For overweight and obese individuals, apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption is associated with a significant reduction in anthropometric variables, as well as improvement in blood glucose triglyceride and cholesterol levels, according to a study published online March 12 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Rony Abou-Khalil, Ph.D., from
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March 13, 2024 The Benefits of a Trauma-Informed Approach to Practice Listen & Subscribe Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Buzzsprout Share Episode VIEW ALL EPISODES In This Episode PW Editorial Board member and columnist Alex McDonald, MD (family and sprots medicine, Kaiser Permanente), speaks with Erika Roshanravan, MD (family physician and medical director, CommuniCare+OLE), about trauma-informed care and the
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Mashup Score: 14Overcuffing & Undercuffing: Effects of Size on the Accuracy of Blood Pressure Readings - Physician's Weekly - 2 month(s) ago
Using a one-size-fits-all blood pressure cuff for patients with varying arm sizes can result in significantly inaccurate blood pressure readings.
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Mashup Score: 1The Effect of a Dietary Supplement Containing Rhamnan Sulfate from on Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque: A Case Series. - Physician's Weekly - 2 month(s) ago
We report on 6 patients in our care who were harboring atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid arteries. This condition poses a risk of acute ischemic stroke and indicates potential atherosclerosis elsewhere in the vascular system. The plaque was revealed by routine ultrasound measurement of carotid intima-medial thickness (CIMT) defined as the distance between the lumen-intima
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Mashup Score: 0Beyond Prescribing Practices: Strong Hospitalist-Pharmacist Relationships & Adherence to Guidelines Improve Antibiotic Overuse - Physician's Weekly - 2 month(s) ago
Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance. Following a set of four principles could improve stewardship efforts in hospitals.
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The results of @NRGonc @GOG #238: addition of #cisplatin to #radiationtherapy does not appear to improve progression-free survival for patients with localized recurrent #endometrialcancer. Now online in @JCO_ASCO. From @physicianswkly. #gyncsm https://t.co/I5I215tBFX