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AACR: Changes Expected in Breast Cancer Rates
Overall, breast cancer could rise by as much as 50 percent within the next 15 years
Wide Variation in NICU Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns
Big variation seen in prescribing rates, despite little difference in infection rates
Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients
Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
AACR: Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Advanced Lung Cancer
Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is already approved to treat melanoma
AACR: Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Lower GI Cancer Risk
Greatest benefit from aspirin required taking it for at least 16 years
Antibiotic-Glucocorticoid Eardrops Found Superior in Acute Otorrhea
Clinically superior, cost less than oral antibiotics, observation for children with tympanostomy tubes
AACR: Longer Nighttime Fasting May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Improving biomarkers of glycemic control thought to decrease breast cancer risk
Gene Variation May Impact Smoking Cessation Efforts
Researcher suggests a change in screening policies
Salt Pills Fail to Substantially Benefit Endurance Athletes
Finding challenges common belief that salt pills can boost performance
Obesity Raises Prostate Cancer Risk Even Higher for Black Men
Researchers urge physicians to take note of findings
