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1. Abbreviated Radiotherapy Shows Promise in Prostate Ca. Dramatically condensing radiation treatment for early prostate cancer into just five fractions produces good results without much toxicity.
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3. Hidden Afib Common in Stroke of Unknown Cause. One patient in five with an unexplained stroke or transient ischemic attack has occult paroxysmal atrial fibrillation episodes on subsequent monitoring.
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