Lucas Franki is an associate editor for MDedge News, and has been with the company since 2014. He has a BA in English from Penn State University and is an Eagle Scout.
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CDC: Four ways to a healthier heart within a month
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Help your heart this month by exercising more, cutting down on sodium, and kicking the smoking habit.
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Exposure to medical marijuana advertising increases usage risk in adolescents
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- Lucas Franki
Children in sixth to eighth grade were more likely to use or intend to use marijuana 1 year in the future if they were exposed to medical...
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ASCO supports endometrial cancer RT guidelines with some qualifications
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- Lucas Franki
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FDA sued for access to data on hepatitis C medications
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Iowa Gambling Task differentiates bipolar patients from controls
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First treatment for LAL deficiency on track for European approval
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- Lucas Franki
Sebelipase alfa (Kanuma) has been recommended for approval to treat lysosomal acid lipase deficiency, according to a press release from the...
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Cheaper Generics Keep Statin Expenditures in Check
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- Lucas Franki
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Cheaper generics keep statin expenditures in check
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- Lucas Franki
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Beware of high blood pressure
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- Lucas Franki
High blood pressure can damage the heart and arteries and lead to other serious health issues.
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Impulsivity related to medication nonadherence in bipolar patients
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In recent-onset bipolar disorder, tailored CBT reduced relapses
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- Lucas Franki
Key clinical point: Patient-focused CBT may reduce relapses in recent-onset bipolar disorder. Major finding: After 12 months, the CBT group’s...
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‘Dabbing’ on the rise: Is this marijuana use dangerous?
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Chronic anemia associated with high PAP in SLE patients
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- Lucas Franki
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Rontalizumab effective in interferon signature matrix–low SLE patients
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- Lucas Franki
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Testosterone tied to face recognition in men with schizophrenia
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- Lucas Franki