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More than one-quarter of patients with metastatic prostate cancer present with a synchronous second primary malignancy

Second Primaries for Over 25% With Metastatic Prostate Cancer

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28.1 percent have synchronous second primary; mortality up with synchronous lung, stomach cancer
Electronic health records are a valuable source of data that can be mined to help practices with quality improvement performance

EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement

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Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
Engaging in a regular walking regimen can improve well-being for men with prostate cancer

Regular Walking Can Boost Quality of Life With Prostate CA

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Researchers found real improvements in quality of life once men got active
For men with nonmetastatic castration resistant prostate cancer who have a negative bone scan after diagnosis

Under and Over Imaging Suspected in Prostate CA Care

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Patients with higher PSA, shorter PSA doubling time more likely to have second scan
Computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of electronic health records may improve appropriate use of diagnostic radiologic test ordering and reduce test use

EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness

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Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Human leukocyte antigen expression appears to be tied to clinical outcomes in penile cancer

HLA Expression Tied to Penile Cancer Outcomes

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HLA-A is an independent predictor of poor survival in HPV-negative patients
Compared to white men

Obesity Raises Prostate Cancer Risk Even Higher for Black Men

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Researchers urge physicians to take note of findings
Good communication is key to managing conflict with patients

Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients

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Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
Medical students in personal distress may be more likely to have suboptimal attitudes about self-prescribing and personal responsibility for reporting impaired colleagues

Suboptimal Prescribing Attitudes Could Signal Personal Distress

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Med students experiencing depression, alcohol abuse less likely to report impaired colleagues
For men with prostate cancer

Clinician-Referred Exercise Program Beneficial in Prostate CA

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Clinician referral to a 12-week program ups vigorous exercise levels and improves mental health