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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...
The indications for cervical cancer screening in asymptomatic average-risk women are described in a best practice advice article published online April 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Physicians Show Low Adherence to Cervical CA Screening Recs

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For average-risk women, screening should start at age 21 years, be performed every three years
Articles relating to atrial fibrillation

High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Internal Medicine

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Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are relevant to practice of general internal medicine
A dramatic drop in the number of alcohol-related car accidents over the past three decades may have helped fuel the U.S. economy

Fewer Drunk Driving Events Tied to Boost in U.S. Economy

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Savings from fewer medical bills, lower legal costs, lost productivity, and property damage
Left ventricular assist devices might contribute to a decline in health or cognitive function in some patients

LVADs Linked to Worsening Health, Cognitive Function

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Research suggests left ventricular assist devices aren't a magic bullet