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Risk Factors Identified for Late Recurrence of Liver Cancer
Postoperative surveillance improves chances of further potentially curative treatments
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures May Aid Communication
Usefulness of PROs varies based on how much doctors value, prioritize, and use them
Negative Attitudes Reported Toward Weight-Loss Surgery
Women more likely to think surgery is needed for health, less likely to consider it 'easy way out'
Risk for Hospitalization for Heart Failure Greater With Diabetes
Rate has declined but remains higher in those with type 1 or 2 diabetes than in those without
Influenza Hospitalization More Likely in Underweight, Obese
Clinicians should consider body mass index when deciding on treatment course
Radical Prostatectomy Has Lasting Benefit for Localized Cancer
Mean 2.9 years gained after 23 years of follow-up among men with localized prostate cancer
Dementia Risk Up in Women With Military-Linked Risk Factors
Risk for developing dementia higher for women with TBI, PTSD, and depression
Novel Breast Imaging Technique Might Cut Unnecessary Biopsies
Method combines radiomics with three-compartment breast image analysis of dual-energy mammography
Wearable Sensor Can Measure Personalized Ultraviolet Exposure
Device can be used during outdoor activities and in therapeutic phototherapy units
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
Most common medication error category was omitted medicine or ingredient
