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The low risks from radiation exposure during mammography screening may be even lower than experts have assumed

Mammography Radiation Exposure May Be Overestimated

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Radiation dose from screening mammogram found to be up to 35 percent lower than previously believed
Use of an arts observation curriculum can help students learn to observe objectively and articulate their observations

Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students

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Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
Among institutional review board members

Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members

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Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
Women formerly addicted to stimulant drugs

Stimulant Addiction May Affect Brains Differently by Gender

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It's not clear why past drug dependence is linked to less gray matter in female brains, researchers say
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has endorsed postoperative radiation therapy guidelines for endometrial cancer

ASCO Endorses ASTRO Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer

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Qualifications to guidelines include stronger statements in favor of chemotherapy in some cases
Very small subclinical cerebral lesions are associated with increased risks of stroke and death

Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death

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About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
For patients without symptoms of coronary artery disease

Coronary Artery Calcification Predicts 15-Year Mortality

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Extent of CAC accurately predicts mortality in patients without symptoms of coronary artery dz
Split-dose regimens increase the quality of colon cleansing compared to day-before colonoscopy preparation

Split-Dose Better Than Day-Before Colonoscopy Prep

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Patients also prefer split-dose regimens for bowel cleansing
Wire bristles from grill brushes can snap off

CDC: BBQ Grill Brush Wires Can Cause Serious GI Injury

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If ingested, stray wire bristles can pierce throat, intestines, public health experts warn
Increased numbers of small cancers and precancerous lesions are found in geographical areas where more mammograms take place; however

Regular Mammograms May Lead to Widespread Overdiagnosis

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No significant difference in breast cancer deaths for counties with higher screening, detection rates