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Deleterious mutations in RAD51C and RAD51D genes are associated with increased risk of epithelial ovarian cancer

RAD51 Mutations Confer Moderate Risk of Ovarian Cancer

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RAD51C and RAD51D deleterious mutations linked to increased risk of epithelial ovarian cancer
There is a U-shaped correlation for physical activity with risk of heart failure among men

U-Shaped Link for Physical Activity, Heart Failure in Men

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Largest risk reduction for heart failure seen for walking/cycling for at least 20 minutes per day
Multigene testing for hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer identifies more mutations that are likely to change clinical management

Multigene Test IDs More at Risk for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian CA

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Testing for mutations other than BRCA1/2 in HBOC may change clinical management for women, families
For patients undergoing surgical procedures

Review: Music Beneficial During Postoperative Period

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Reduction in post-op pain, anxiety, analgesia use; effective for patients under general anesthesia
The prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone density has been examined among adults aged 65 years and older. The findings were published online Aug. 13 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

CDC Determines Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Older Adults

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Prevalence of osteoporosis 16.2 percent in adults aged 65 years and older; higher among women
Hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism and catheter-associated urinary tract infection are associated with increased length of stay and costs in pediatric inpatient populations

Hospital-Acquired Conditions Lengthen Stays, Add Costs in Kids

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Venous thromboembolism, catheter-associated urinary tract infections most costly
Chimpanzee adenovirus-vectored respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate and a modified vaccinia Ankara vaccine show potential for human RSV

Studies Highlight Advances in Vaccines for Human RSV

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Chimpanzee adenovirus vaccine and modified vaccinia Ankara vaccines show potential
The estimated annual incidence of Lyme disease is 106.6 cases/100

Pattern of Cases, Surveillance Data Similar for Lyme Disease

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In the U.S., highest outpatient incidence seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years, adults aged 60 to 64 years
Use of ST-segment analysis in fetal heart-rate monitoring is not associated with reduced composite neonatal outcomes

ST-Segment Analysis Doesn’t Cut Adverse Neonatal Outcomes

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No significant benefit found for adjunctive use of intrapartum fetal ECG ST-segment analysis
More physicians report being dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their electronic health record system

More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems

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Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied