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ASA: Class-Specific Link Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
Link strongest for thrombotic strokes, cardioembolic strokes
ASCO: Pembrolizumab Is Good Second-Line Tx in Urothelial CA
Findings for patients with advanced urothelial CA that recurred or progressed after platinum-based chemo
AAN: Mercury in Seafood May Be Tied to Higher Risk of ALS
Certain types of seafood may be linked to the disease, early research suggests
ASCO: Taking Abiraterone Acetate With Low-Fat Meal Can Cut Cost
Research indicates high-fat meals raise levels of the drug more unpredictably
AAN: Repeat Head Injuries Do Not Affect Motor Skills in NFL Players
Study aimed to see if former pro football players faced the same fate as many professional boxers
ASCO: Antibiotics May Have Negative Impact in Renal Cancer
Progression-free survival down with antibiotic use for patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
ASCO: Alvimopan Helpful for Men Undergoing Testicular CA Surgery
Reduction in mean hospital length of stay and enhanced gastrointestinal recovery with alvimopan
Experts Warn of Health Threats From Climate Change
Additional 250,000 deaths/year projected from heat stress, malnutrition, infectious diseases
Zika RNA Appears to Clear Semen After About Three Months
But scientists say recs urging abstinence, condoms for six months after infection should still be followed
SMFM: Weekend Deliveries Have Slightly Higher Complication Risks
Slightly increased maternal mortality ratio for weekend deliveries, researchers say
