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Cannabis may relieve pain as effectively as opioids, but more research is needed
Synthetic products with high THC:CBD ratios were associated with moderate improvements in pain.
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Surgeons, who see it up close, offer ways to stop gun violence
A committee of the American College of Surgeons developed specific recommendations in 2018, which are still valid today.
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Today’s medical oxymoron: Healthy overconfidence
Plus: Livers are too young to drink, bees are nature’s sedative, and robots are getting ready for the “golden hour.”
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Childhood survivors of gun violence: What’s the long-term outlook?
While parents may be inclined to baby the kids after the violence, it’s important to maintain routines.
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Crohn’s disease research goes to the dogs
Plus: Historic British parasites, concealed calorie consumption, and a collection of gallbladder art.
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Common brain parasite linked to attractiveness, new study
Plus: Superhero posing, salamander genomes, the bright side of parasitism, and the financial downside of social media.
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Why do clinical trials still underrepresent minority groups?
The FDA wants researchers conducting clinical trials to submit a plan on how they will diversify participant pools. While the effort to undo...
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‘Goodie bag’ pill mill doctor sentenced to 2 decades in prison
Regardless of the patients’ complaints, the internist gave them tote bags with prescription drugs, including muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories...
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ED staff speak out about workplace violence, ask for mitigation
How much is workplace violence contributing to the great resignation in health care and what might be done to make clinicians feel more supported...
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TikTok challenge hits Taco Bell right in its ‘Stuft Nacho’
Plus: Quarantining COVID in Shanghai, brewing a battle of the sexes, and closing the door on clones.
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Study casts doubt on safety, efficacy of L-serine supplementation for AD
When given to patients with AD, L-serine supplements could be driving abnormally increased serine levels in the brain even higher.