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Released: 13-May-2022 1:10 PM EDT
New Advances in Brain Region Targeting May Support Future Research in Treating Visual Hallucinations in Psychiatric Patients
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A literature review in Harvard Review of Psychiatry indicates that, while transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) has rarely been used in treating visual hallucinations (VH) among patients with psychiatric disorders, recent advances in neuroimaging technology show promise in helping tES to more effectively treat VH in psychiatric disorders where VH are a core symptom. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 3-May-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Anti-bleeding drug is safe for 'high-risk' patients undergoing hip fracture surgery
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Tranexamic acid (TXA) – a medication given to reduce the risk of bleeding during some orthopaedic surgical procedures – can be safely used in patients with intertrochanteric (IT) hip fractures who are at high risk of blood clot-related complications, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 28-Apr-2022 2:45 PM EDT
Lipofilling Procedure Improves Pain and Function in Finger Osteoarthritis
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For patients with painful finger osteoarthritis, a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling – in which fat obtained from another part of the body is transferred into the arthritic joints – produces lasting improvements in hand function and especially pain, suggests a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 27-Apr-2022 11:40 AM EDT
For Older Men, Urinary Symptoms May Affect Mortality Risk – Even if Not 'Bothersome'
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For men in their fifties and older, moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia) are associated with an increased risk of death during long-term follow-up, suggests a Finnish study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 27-Apr-2022 11:30 AM EDT
Radiofrequency Heating Plus Electromagnetic Stimulation Reduces Belly Fat and Increases Muscle
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The combination of radiofrequency (RF) heating and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy provides a single, noninvasive procedure for abdominal body shaping – simultaneously reducing belly fat while increasing abdominal muscle mass without surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 18-Apr-2022 9:45 AM EDT
Comprehensive care program helped reduce some racial disparities after hip and knee replacement
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A "bundled care" Medicare program to improve care for patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery has led to reductions in some outcome disparities for Black compared with White patients, suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 13-Apr-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Estrogen and Testosterone Deficiency Linked to Higher Rates of Rotator Cuff Repair
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Patients with lower levels of sex hormones – testosterone in men and estrogen in women – are more likely to undergo surgery for rotator cuff tears, suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 11-Apr-2022 10:45 AM EDT
Programs to reduce opioid use after urologic surgery work – Especially when led by physicians
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Current evidence supports the effectiveness of interventions to reduce prescribing of opioid pain medications after urologic surgery, concludes a research review and meta-analysis in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 6-Apr-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction? Concerns Raised About Marketing of Unproven Therapy
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As increasing numbers of men seek treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), many clinics are marketing a non-FDA-approved shockwave therapy (SWT) intervention – with wide variations in techniques, costs, and provider credentials, according to an analysis in Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 31-Mar-2022 9:45 AM EDT
As consultants in complex cases, plastic surgeons add hidden value for hospitals
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Plastic surgeons play an key as consultants in complex reconstructive surgery cases – providing a major contribution to the bottom line for academic medical centers, concludes an analysis in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 31-Mar-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Strength training protects against muscle pain by activating androgen receptors
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Resistance or strength training protects against the development of muscle pain in mice – and does so by activating androgen receptors, reports a basic science study in PAIN®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: For those thinking about plastic surgery, selfies give a distorted view
Released: 30-Mar-2022 12:15 PM EDT
For those thinking about plastic surgery, selfies give a distorted view
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If you're like a lot of people, an unflattering view on a smartphone "selfie" might start you thinking about rhinoplasty or other cosmetic surgery procedures. But that smartphone shot isn't giving you the true picture, as selfies introduce measurable distortions in the size and perception of facial features, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 29-Mar-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Nearly 1 in 3 patients involved in a car crash during their lifetime admit distracted driving
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About 18% of patients with injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) acknowledge that distracted driving contributed to the crash – although the true rate is likely even higher, according to a report in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 29-Mar-2022 10:30 AM EDT
Chronic low back pain linked to atrophy in pain-related brain regions
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Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with reductions in brain volume in areas involved in pain processing, reports a study in PAIN®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 22-Mar-2022 2:15 PM EDT
Urgent need for more research and focus on treating pain in people with severe mental illness, new evidence review shows
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A review in PAIN®, the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) highlights significant ongoing challenges in the assessment, reporting, and treatment of pain in people with severe mental illness (SMI). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 22-Mar-2022 1:15 PM EDT
Using sound waves to break up kidney stones – First human study shows promising results
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An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies reported in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 18-Mar-2022 9:45 AM EDT
High suicide rates in American Indian/Alaska Native veterans
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Rates of suicide among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) veterans have risen sharply in recent years, reports a study in the April issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 15-Mar-2022 11:30 AM EDT
Amino acid supplements reduce complications after fracture surgery
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For patients recovering from fracture fixation surgery, dietary supplementation with conditionally essential amino acids (CEAA) reduces complications and prevents skeletal muscle wasting, concludes a clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 11-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EST
Eating disorders in elite athletes pose 'unique complexities' in care
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Elite-level athletes face special risks and risk factors for eating disorders – posing unique challenges at every level of care, according to a review in the March issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports, official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 10-Mar-2022 2:25 PM EST
Mobile apps for suicide prevention: What's the evidence?
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Mobile applications could provide "an uninterrupted tool for crisis response" for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors – although more research is needed to establish their effectiveness – concludes a review in the March/April issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 10-Mar-2022 11:30 AM EST
Immigrants have greater financial worries, but lower rates of psychological distress
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Compared to US-born individuals, immigrants to the United States have increased financial worries – especially related to things like retirement and medical costs, reports a study in the March issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 10-Mar-2022 11:05 AM EST
Wolters Kluwer Partners with Women’s Dermatologic Society to Publish International Journal of Women’s Dermatology
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Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today that it will publish International Journal of Women’s Dermatology (IJWD) under its Lippincott open access portfolio as part of its new partnership with the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS).

Released: 8-Mar-2022 10:25 AM EST
Follow-up shows 'very high odds' of long-term disability for veterans with combat concussion
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Service members who sustained combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Iraq or Afghanistan are at high risk of long-term disability – up to 49 times higher than in other groups of deployed veterans, reports a study in the March/April issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR). The official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America, JHTR is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 4-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EST
Younger age at first menstrual period linked to chronic pain in women, reports study in PAIN®
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Women who were younger at the time of their first menstrual period (menarche) are more likely to report chronic pain in adulthood, reports a study in PAIN®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 4-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EST
Facial transplant techniques may extend to other types of severe facial injuries
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The composite tissue transfer techniques used and refined in face transplant surgery may also be used to perform microsurgical replantation – using the person's own tissues – in patients with other types of severe facial injuries, suggests a clinical report in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. The journal, under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Mutaz B. Habal, MD, is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 3-Mar-2022 12:30 PM EST
Initial treatment choice for prostate cancer doesn't affect mental health outcomes
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Depression and other mental health outcomes are similar for men choosing different options for initial treatment of localized prostate cancer, reports a study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 1-Mar-2022 10:35 AM EST
Younger patients seeking knee replacement have similar arthritis severity, but more risk factors for surgical complications than older patients
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Compared to older patients being evaluated for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), younger patients – under age 60 – have similar pain, disability, and willingness to undergo surgery, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 28-Feb-2022 10:05 AM EST
YouTube videos have problems with quality of information on cosmetic injectables
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YouTube videos are the popular choice for online information on Botox and soft-tissue fillers – but these videos have ongoing problems with the quality of information provided, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 25-Feb-2022 11:35 AM EST
'Maladaptive' coping mechanisms contribute to poor sleep quality, reports The Nurse Practitioner
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Most patients with sleep problems adopt maladaptive coping strategies – such as taking sleep aids, using caffeine, and taking daytime naps – that may actually contribute to decreased sleep quality, reports a study in The Nurse Practitioner. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 25-Feb-2022 11:15 AM EST
Body image affects risk of complications after breast reconstruction
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Psychological factors, especially related to body image, may affect the risk of complications after breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 18-Feb-2022 1:40 PM EST
Exercise reduces anxiety during active surveillance for prostate cancer
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In men undergoing active surveillance as an alternative to immediate treatment for prostate cancer, a supervised exercise program can reduce anxiety and fear of cancer progression, reports a study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 17-Feb-2022 3:05 PM EST
Continuation versus discontinuation of anti-rheumatic biologics during the perioperative period: What does the evidence support?
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For patients with rheumatic arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, discontinuing biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) prior to orthopaedic surgery does not appear to increase the risk of surgical site infections or delayed wound healing, concludes a review and meta-analysis in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 4-Feb-2022 10:05 AM EST
Black and Latinx Men Are Under-Represented in Online Prostate Cancer Resources
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Despite their higher risks of advanced prostate cancer, Black and Latinx men are under-represented on websites and in online videos providing information and education regarding prostate cancer, reports a study in The Journal of Urology®, an official journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 28-Jan-2022 10:50 AM EST
Maternity care during COVID-19: Pandemic added new challenges
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Changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have had a wide-ranging impact on maternity care – affecting provider well-being as well as patient care, reports a study in the January/March issue of The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing (JPNN). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 24-Jan-2022 1:25 PM EST
For urologists, new payment system may contribute to changing practice patterns
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Medicare's new merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) may drive new changes in practice patterns across the specialty of urology, suggests a study in Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 21-Jan-2022 9:50 AM EST
New guidelines on pelvic girdle pain in the postpartum period – Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy presents evidence-based recommendations
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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a common condition causing pain and physical impairment, which can occur during and/or after pregnancy and delivery. A new clinical practice guideline for physical therapy practice for PGP in the postpartum period (PGP-PP) is presented in the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy (JWHPT). The official journal of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APHPT) of the American Physical Therapy Association, JWHPT is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 21-Jan-2022 9:00 AM EST
State Laws About Prescribing May Limit Access to HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
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State laws in the US that require medical doctors (MDs) to determine which medications a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) can prescribe, and under what conditions, may limit the number of patients who use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), reports a study in The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (JANAC). The official journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, JANAC is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 19-Jan-2022 11:35 AM EST
Focus on 'high-value elements' in primary care doesn't lower healthcare costs
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A redesigned patient-centered medical home (PCMH) approach focusing on defined "high-value elements" (HVEs) does not reduce healthcare costs for patients at primary care practices, reports a study in the February issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 11-Jan-2022 1:00 PM EST
Could childhood inflammation or infection be a cause of depression and psychosis?
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A growing body of research suggests that early-life infection, inflammation, and metabolic changes could contribute to psychiatric disorders – perhaps via effects during critical periods of brain development. New evidence on how "immunometabolic" risk factors in childhood may affect the development of depression and psychotic disorders in adulthood is presented in the January/February special issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 5-Jan-2022 9:40 AM EST
COVID-19 has been an 'amplifier' of intimate partner violence: Study explores pandemic impacts on survivors, providers and services
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Brain injury is very common among survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), and these risks have been further heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports a qualitative study in the January/February special issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR). The official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America, JHTR is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 4-Jan-2022 10:35 AM EST
COVID-19 drives increases in practice authority for APRNs, reports Annual Legislative Update in The Nurse Practitioner
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As emergency changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic were made permanent, the past year saw significant progress toward increased independent practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), according to the 34th Annual Legislative Update presented exclusively in the January issue of The Nurse Practitioner. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 27-Dec-2021 3:30 PM EST
Avoiding dislocation after hip replacement: Study revisits historical findings on implant positioning
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A study using artificial intelligence to analyze radiographs from thousands of patients after hip replacement surgery redefines the acetabular "safe zone" to help avoid the risk of dislocation, reports The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 27-Dec-2021 10:40 AM EST
Socioeconomic factors affect cleft lip and cleft palate risks
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Certain factors reflecting lower socioeconomic status (SES) are linked to increased risks of cleft lip and/or cleft palate, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 23-Dec-2021 2:50 PM EST
Wolters Kluwer, American Journal of Nursing announce winners for 2021 Book of the Year Awards
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The AJN Book of the Year program is an honored and prestigious competition in which the best nursing publications that have garnered the attention of the nursing and healthcare professionals are chosen by a panel of highly esteemed judges in the healthcare community. Awards have been given for first, second, and third places across 18 categories.

Released: 22-Dec-2021 3:10 PM EST
Early exercise shows benefits for women after breast augmentation
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For women undergoing breast augmentation, returning to exercise one week after surgery does not increase the risk of complications – but does lead to increased patient satisfaction, reports a clinical trial in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 16-Dec-2021 1:15 PM EST
COVID-19 lowered expenses for orthopaedic surgery residency applicants
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For medical school graduates seeking training in orthopedic surgery, applying to residency programs has become a hyper-competitive process. Typically, applicants send out more than 80 applications on average, and programs receive more than 120 applications per position. A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic had an unanticipated financial benefit for these trainees: reducing expenses associated with the residency application process, reports the Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), a publication of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons®. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 14-Dec-2021 9:40 AM EST
Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis – despite recommendations against their use
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For Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical guidelines recommending against the use of this treatment, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 2-Dec-2021 2:05 PM EST
Across races, prostate cancer screening and detection decreased after 2012 statement
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A previous US statement discouraging routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing led to lower rates of prostate cancer screening and higher metastatic rates across racial groups – including Black men, who are at increased risk of prostate cancer, suggests a study in Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 1-Dec-2021 8:05 AM EST
African American Women Are Under-Represented in Social Media for Breast Reconstruction
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African American women are less likely to be pictured in social media posts showing the outcomes of breast reconstruction, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).



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