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Women with breast cancer undergoing lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy may now be less likely to then have completion axillary lymph node dissection

Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA

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2010 study led to a change in practice
Most children with special health care needs with current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder receive medication treatment or behavioral therapy

Three-Quarters of Children With ADHD Take Meds

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Just under one-third of children receive both meds and behavioral therapy
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
More than half of packaged grocery store foods included in a new study contained too much added salt

Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods

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Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
A highly personalized vaccine can spur an immune response in people with advanced melanoma

Early Research Proving Hopeful for Melanoma Vaccine

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Approach could be used against other cancers that typically have a high number of mutated proteins
In the early stages of infection

HIV Can Damage Brain Early in Course of Infection

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Findings appear to underscore need for early diagnosis, treatment
Newborns and young infants in developing nations who have suspected severe bacterial infections can be effectively treated outside a hospital

New Guidelines Could Up Care Access for Millions in Africa

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For treating babies with possible serious bacterial infections
Bleach exposure is associated with increased risk of respiratory and other infections in school-aged children

Bleach Exposure May Increase Risk of Infections in Children

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Increased risks of influenza only once, recurrent tonsillitis, and any infection
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Review: Opioids Reduce Breathlessness in COPD

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Review of 16 studies shows no effect on exercise capacity; no adverse effects reported
Botulinum toxin-A appears to be beneficial for painful diabetic neuropathy

Botulinum Toxin-A Beneficial in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

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Meta-analysis of two studies shows clinically significant improvement of 'minimum change in pain'