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Laparoscopic Sx Achieves Similar Survival Rates in Rectal Cancer
Procedure had survival rates similar to open surgery, with less pain, shorter hospital stays
Cardiovascular Disease Deaths Increasing Worldwide
Growing, and aging, population behind the trend; death rate is dropping
Fish Oil Could Possibly Interfere With Chemotherapy
Research suggests supplements, and certain fish, might reduce effect of chemotherapy
Methotrexate, Cyclosporine Least Costly Meds for Psoriasis
Infliximab, ustekinumab 90 mg most costly therapies based on number needed to treat to achieve PASI 75
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Cut Fasting Insulin, HbA1c
Review and meta-analysis shows reductions among individuals without diabetes
Equivalent Glaucoma Grading Seen by Specialty Optometrists
Moderate agreement for community optometrists grading limbal anterior chamber depth
Misuse of Prescribed Opioids in One-Quarter
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions become addicted
Metformin Use Associated With Less CRC Risk in U.S. Population
Reduction in odds of colorectal cancer, even after adjustment for health care use
Quality Improvement Intervention Cuts Tests Ordered
Implementation of multifaceted intervention linked to decrease in number of ordered lab tests
Serious Adverse Drug Reactions Still Occur With Bromocriptine
Most frequent ADRs were cardiovascular; misuse was identified in most of these cases
