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ASA: Cancer Risk Higher for Older Stroke Survivors
But cancer only affected about 2 percent of those in two-year follow-up period
ASA: Worse Stroke Outcomes in Dehydrated Patients
Stroke effects worsened or stayed the same in 42 percent of dehydrated patients
ASA: Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Poor Stroke Prognosis
Tied to raised risk of a severe stroke, poor recovery, researchers say
ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations
Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
CIO: Bacteria Could Be Useful in Fight Against Cancer
Weakened strain of Clostridium novyi-NT bacteria thrives in low oxygen environment
STS: Blood Transfusions in CABG Could Raise Pneumonia Risk
But overall rate under 4 percent
ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival
Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels
ASCO: Option to Skip Surgery Viable for Some With Rectal CA
Just chemo/radiation was as effective in half of those with earliest stage of disease
