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Based on results of two systematic evidence reviews, the USPSTF issued a revised statement regarding recommendations for breast cancer screening.
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In this issue: Statin and niacin increase HDL-C, omeprazole reduces effectiveness of clopidogrel, darbe-poetin increases risk of stroke, statins decrease risk of gallstone disease, FDA Actions.
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Angiogenesis is an important process, which sustains ovarian cancer growth. Cediranib, a potent, oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) 1, 2, and 3, and c-kit, has shown promise in other solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer.
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With the introduction of genetic testing that is increasingly affordable, more patients are approaching their health care providers about such testing or with results from their direct-to-consumer genetic tests. Research findings linking MTHFR gene polymorphisms and disease risk have been conflicting. This has led to challenges as far as interpreting such data.
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In this issue: Depression and pregnancy, new vaccine recommendations from the CDC, cortico-steroids and/or antivirals for Bell's palsy, rasagiline and Parkinson's disease, and FDA Actions.
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It is unclear where the idea originated that the definition of placenta previa would include placentas that are within 2 cm of the endocervix.