Is Postmastectomy Radiation Necessary for All Breast Cancer Patients?
New data suggest that the indications for postmastectomy radiation in early-stage breast cancer need to be re-examined.
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Cholesterol, Diabetes Medications Top List of Prescription Drug Expenses for Medicare Recipients
Metabolic agents make up nearly one quarter of all purchases by those aged 65 years and older.
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Pelvic/Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy May Improve Survival Time From Endometrial Cancer
In medium- to high-risk patients with endometrial cancer, systematic removal of pelvic as well as para-aortic lymph nodes may improve survival time vs pelvic lymphadenectomy alone.
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Barbiturates Still Drugs of Choice in Geriatric Suicide
Despite a significant decrease in their use during the past 20 years, barbiturates are still the drugs of first choice among older individuals who commit suicide by overdose.
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Regular Analgesic Use May Increase Risk for Hearing Loss
Regular use of aspirin, acetaminophen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk for hearing loss in men, particularly those younger than 60 years.
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