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Nivolumab plus ipilimumab improves progression-free survival in metastatic colorectal cancer
Progression-free survival was significantly greater in the nivolumab plus ipilimumab group compared to nivolumab alone. 2. Treatment-related adverse events were slightly higher in nivolumab plus ...
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Ketorolac may have a role in the perioperative management of aortic dissection
In this randomized clinical trial, the use of ketorolac in patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (aTAAD), was not associated with a significant difference in efficacy or safety. However, it was ...
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Less frequent mammography is non-inferior to annual screening for breast cancer survival in women after curative treatment
Less-frequent mammographic surveillance showed a similar recurrence-free interval. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study ...
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4:3 intermittent fasting effective for weight loss among adults with obesity
In this randomized controlled trial, 4:3 intermittent fasting was associated with significantly greater weight loss compared ...
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Patient navigation may improve colonoscopy completion following abnormal stool test
In this randomized controlled trial, participants with an abnormal fecal immunochemical test who received patient navigation ...
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Low-Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening in a High-Risk Population
A total of 2% of the eligible population was diagnosed with lung cancer after a positive screen on baseline CT, amounting to a number needed to screen being 49. 2. The sensitivity of the low-dose CT ...
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Higher nicotine consumption observed among youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
1. This cohort of United States youths with asymptomatic attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), did not have statistically significant differences in their odds of starting nicotine or ...
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Patient values and preferences when treating acute episodic migraine
1. In this rapid review, patients valued effectiveness for treating pain more highly than other attributes such as avoiding harm and reducing other migraine symptoms. 2. However, avoiding harm was ...
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Characterization of increased aspiration pneumonia risk in patients with stroke
This retrospective cohort study analyzed the impact of stroke severity on the risk of aspiration pneumonia in patients admitted to a stroke unit versus a general medical ward. Using data from the ...
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Merck’s Winrevair: Pulmonary arterial hypertension drug shows success ahead of schedule
Winrevair is the first activin-signaling inhibitor therapy approved to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and has shown a favorable safety profile. Merck has announced the early termination of its ...
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Music listening may be an effective adjunct for pain control
2. The use of music in the healthcare setting can have negative outcomes depending on the kind of music and if it is used at an inappropriate time highlighting the importance of a patient-centered ...
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1. This cohort of United States youths with asymptomatic attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), did not have statistically significant differences in ...