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Using magnetic resonance imaging to screen people at high genetic risk for pancreatic cancer might help spot tumors early

MRI Could Be Useful Pancreatic Cancer Screen for High-Risk

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Small trial suggests the scans might help
Stethoscope hygiene is rarely performed by trainee physicians

Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene

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After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
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
Sonographically benign-appearing solid breast masses in adolescents may undergo sonographic follow-up based on combined criteria of size and volume change per month

Sonographic Follow-Up May Be Adequate for Teen Breast Masses

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All masses that underwent biopsy were benign on histopathologic analysis

March 2015 Briefing – Radiology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Radiology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Ultrasound should be the first type of imaging used to assess pelvic symptoms in women

Ob-Gyns Say Use Ultrasound First for Pelvic Symptoms

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It's safer, cheaper than other types of imaging, doctors say
America is making slow but steady progress against cancer

Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade

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Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
Pediatric emergency medicine physicians should be trained in point-of-care ultrasonography

Recommendations for Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Peds ER

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Pediatric emergency medicine physicians should be familiar with point-of-care ultrasonography use
About 6.1 percent of U.S. allopathic medical school seniors in the National Resident Matching Program were not placed into first-year residency positions

2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors

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2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
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Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts

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Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years