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Screening in Pediatric Setting Uncovers Pervasive Spousal Abuse
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In a study of families seeking care at an urban pediatric clinic, roughly one in five women who were screened for physical and emotional domestic violence disclosed such abuse, according to a report in the April 15th online issue of the Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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Depression Might Influence Breast Cancer Risk
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Depression appears to somewhat heighten the risk of breast cancer, but has no significant association with lung, colon or prostate cancer, according to a meta-analysis by Dutch researchers of prospective epidemiological studies. Reuters Health Information
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Levonorgestrel IUD Improves Adenomyosis Symptoms
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Clinicians from Korea report that the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is an effective therapy for adenomyosis, or endometriosis, providing symptomatic relief and improvements in hematologic indices. Reuters Health Information
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Megestrol Acetate Reduces Hot Flashes in Women With Breast Cancer
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A 20-mg daily dose of the progestin megestrol acetate significantly reduces vasomotor symptoms in women with breast cancer, according to the results of a multicenter, phase III, double-blind, trial published in the April 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
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Small Cell Cervical Cancer Usually Has Poor Prognosis
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Small cell carcinoma of the cervix is rare compared to other cervical cancers, but the outlook for patients with this disease is poor, Utah-based researchers report in the June issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reuters Health Information
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