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    Meaghann Weaver, MD, PhD, MPH; Cynthia Geppert, MD, MA, MPH, MSBE, DPS
    Ever since their domestication about 20,000 years ago, dogs have been cherished for their indomitable and generous spirit, ability to assist humans in myriad ways, and unconditional love. August heralds National Dog Month, and September honors the loyal companionship and dedicated work of service dogs so valuable to service members and veterans.
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    What We Have Learned About Combining a Ketogenic Diet and Chemoimmunotherapy: A Case Report and Review of Literature

    Daniel Sims, MD; Agnes K. Liman, MD; Victoria Leung, PharmD; Andrew Hwang, MD; Jeffrey Means, MD; Andrew D. Liman, MD
    A high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet has been reported in the literature as a treatment option for patients with cancer.
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    Commentary

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    New ‘C word’: Cure should be the goal for patients with lung cancer

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    More on using expired medications

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    Two landmark papers change treatment paradigm for advanced endometrial cancer

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    September 20, 2023

    Laboratory testing: No doctor required?

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    September 18, 2023

    The safety of vaginal estrogen in breast cancer survivors

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    Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
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    Original Research

    September 10, 2023

    Demographic Characteristics of Veterans Diagnosed With Breast and Gynecologic Cancers: A Comparative Analysis With the General Population

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    Haley A Moss, et al
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    September 10, 2023

    Impact of Socioeconomic Disparities and Facility Type on Overall Survival in Stage I vs Stage IV Amelanotic Melanoma: An Analysis of the National Cancer Database

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    Survival of Follicular Thyroid Cancer Between Surgical Subtypes: A SEER Database Analysis

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    Clinically Significant Transition Zone Prostate Cancer Detected by UroNav MRI/TRUS Fusion Biopsy in Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Patients

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    Stevin Lu, BS, et al
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    Case Reports

    September 14, 2023

    Role of Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation in Small Cell Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder: Case Report and Literature Review

    September 14, 2023
    Muhammad Jawad Javed, et al
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    September 14, 2023
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    September 14, 2023

    Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma Presenting as Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Without Appreciable Bladder Mass in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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    Jonathan Pendleton, et al
    Jonathan Pendleton, et al
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    September 10, 2023

    A Case of Compound Heterozygous Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A Mutations With Recurrent Arterial Thromboembolism

    September 10, 2023
    Sterling Rosqvist, MD, et al
    Sterling Rosqvist, MD, et al
    September 10, 2023
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    September 10, 2023

    Successful Treatment With Oral Steroids of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Associated With Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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    September 10, 2023

    Reducing Financial Toxicity Associated With Cancer Treatment New Mexico VAHCS Fisher House at its Finest!

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    Lorene Valdez-Boyle, MD MS FACS, et al
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    September 10, 2023

    Optimizing Health Literacy to Improve Veteran Satisfaction and Overall Surgical Outcomes

    September 10, 2023
    Janice Schwartz, MSN, RN, OCN, et al
    Janice Schwartz, MSN, RN, OCN, et al
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    September 10, 2023

    A Novel Prostate Cancer Tracker Program

    September 10, 2023
    Kathryn Reel, CNP, et al
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    September 10, 2023

    Implementation and Evaluation of a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner-Led Pharmacogenomics Service in a Veterans Affairs Hematology and Oncology Clinic

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    Emma Dreischmeier, PharmD, et al
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    Mental Health

    September 18, 2023

    Surge in pediatric ADHD med errors prompts call for prevention

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    Robert Fulton
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    September 15, 2023

    The case for ‘pleasure hygiene’: Sexual health in patients with chronic illness

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    Pebble Kranz, MD
    Pebble Kranz, MD
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    September 13, 2023

    Service dogs help veterans with PTSD lead better lives

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    Eve Bender
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    September 10, 2023

    Enhancing Health Psychology Services in Oncology

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    September 8, 2023

    Barbie has an anxiety disorder

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    Hematology & Oncology

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    Two landmark papers change treatment paradigm for advanced endometrial cancer

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    Surgery approach may improve survival in advanced ovarian cancer

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    Megan Brooks
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    September 18, 2023

    The safety of vaginal estrogen in breast cancer survivors

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    Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
    Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
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    September 14, 2023

    Proposed TNM update could shift staging for lung cancers

    September 14, 2023
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    Cardiology

    September 18, 2023

    Fish oil labels make health claims, despite lack of data

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    Marilynn Larkin
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    Should clinic BP be routinely measured lying down?

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    Sotatercept tied to disease modification in pulmonary arterial hypertension

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    European Respiratory Society (ERS): Annual Congress
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    September 13, 2023

    Lead exposure still a global health burden

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    Diabetes

    September 21, 2023

    Exercise timing may dictate obesity, type 2 diabetes risk

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    Liam Davenport
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    September 14, 2023

    COVID booster may transiently raise glucose levels in T1D

    September 14, 2023
    Miriam E. Tucker
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    September 5, 2023

    Low-dose aspirin cuts type 2 diabetes risk in over-65s

    September 5, 2023
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    EASD: European Association for the Study of Diabetes
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    August 31, 2023

    Diabetes drug class appears to reduce recurrent gout flares

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