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‘There’s Nothing Left to Try’: Oncologists on Managing Grief
When patients die, cancer specialists rely on a range of strategies to cope with their painful feelings and sense of loss.
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Cognitive Deficits After Most Severe COVID Cases Associated With 9-Point IQ Drop
Those with mild illness averaged a 3-point lower IQ while those with severe disease averaged a 9-point drop in IQ.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Associated With Reduced CRC Risk
Observational study suggests prescription use of low-dose aspirin is linked to reduced risk of CRC, with greatest reduction in metastatic CRC.
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Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets Do Not Raise Hip Fracture Risk
High-quality plant-based diets may be protective for postmenopausal hip fracture.
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It Sure Looks Like Cannabis Is Bad for the Heart, Doesn’t It?
Dr. Wilson discusses recent research on cannabis and heart disease.
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Galantamine Supplements Found Mislabeled, Contaminated
Generic versions of galantamine contained content as labeled; however, supplements varied widely and a third contained bacteria.
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Could EHR Pharmacy Errors Put Veterans at Risk?
Will the new US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pharmacy software be safe and effective? That was the topic when David Case...
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Is Stretching Now Underrated? Accumulating Research Says Yes
Study suggests stretching may be enough to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Is Metformin a ‘Drug for All Diseases’?
Long time diabetes medication, metformin may have utility in treatment of obesity, liver disease, cancers, and other diseases.
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Does Bariatric Surgery Increase or Decrease Cancer Risk? It Depends.
Bariatric surgery is related to decreased risk for hormone-related cancers but may increase colorectal cancer, although the data are mixed.