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Targeted Radiation Shows Promise in Early Breast Cancer
Limited radiotherapy effective after low-risk tumors are removed, but questions remain
Insulin Treatment May Up Breast Density in Diabetes Patients
Women on insulin might need extra breast cancer screening
Core-Needle Biopsy Effective in Evaluation of Renal Masses
Image-guided testing of tissue from the renal mass may lead to improved treatments, researchers say
Lapatinib + Trastuzumab May Rapidly Shrink Breast Tumors
Researchers say combo therapy works well for about one in four women with HER2+ breast cancer
Breast Cancer Detection With Ultrasound Tops Tomosynthesis
False-positive recall rate similar; findings in women with mammography-negative dense breasts
Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Promising
Beneficial for patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears that have failed previous treatment
AHA: Self-Weighing Linked to Increased Eating Self-Efficacy
Increased self-efficacy over time seen for participants in high/consistent self-weighing group
AAOS: Best TKA Outcome at Very-High Volume Hospitals
Lowest lifetime costs and greatest benefits for surgery performed at very-high volume centers
Similar Outcomes for Single-Bundle, Double-Bundle ACL
No significant difference in subjective or objective outcomes for single-, double-bundle techniques
Concussion Prevention Rules May Be Leading to Other Injuries
Researchers suggest college rules to lessen head injuries might be causing more knee, ankle problems
