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There's not enough data to decide whether or not electronic cigarettes can help smokers quit

USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid

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More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
For patients undergoing single-level lumbar discectomy

AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work

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Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
Compared to underweight or normal-weight people with type 2 diabetes

Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM

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Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
Use of digoxin may increase the risk of premature death in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure

Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure

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Findings from review of published studies on the subject
Use of statins for a year before a diagnosis of lung cancer is associated with a 12 percent lower risk of cancer-specific mortality

Statins Linked to Improved Survival in Lung Cancer

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But more research needed
Most patients experience benefit after three or more catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation

Multiple Repeat Procedures Seem Beneficial in A-Fib Recurrence

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Pulmonary vein reconnection in 92 percent of patients at time of third or greater AF ablation
A lifetime of vigorous exercise may lower the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Intense Exercise May Lower Risk of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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Intense physical activity throughout life linked to a 30 percent reduction in risk
Issues that will be at the forefront of the National Medical Student Meeting include vaccinations

Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum

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Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic

American College of Physicians, April 30-May 2

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The American College of Physicians' Internal Medicine 2015 The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April 30...

April 2015 Briefing – Internal Medicine

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for April 2015. This roundup includes the...