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Obstructive sleep apnea may promote gout
Sleep apnea predisposes patients for gout; BMI breakout shows strongest association in normal weight.
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Diclofenac’s cardiovascular risk confirmed in novel Nordic study
For the world’s most commonly used NSAID, the risk is real, according to 2 decades of Danish health data.
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Pot use and addiction; Steve Jobs's daughter on her father
U.S. experts are reportedly concerned that cannabis abuse might become a public health problem.
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Survivors of sexual abuse cope with stigma
People victimized by Roman Catholic priests describe ostracism from fellow parishioners.
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The aftermath of a mother’s suicide attempt
A mother gets a chance to explain that her suicidal depression was totally separate from her love for her family.
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Over past 20 years, the percentage of children with ADHD nearly doubles
The U.S. has significantly more instances of ADHD than do other developed countries, which researchers said has led some to think Americans are...
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E-cigarette use highest among adults aged under 35 years
Survey shows many current users had never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis.
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Physician groups call for CMS to drop E/M proposal
The proposal could hurt physicians who treat complex patients.
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Red flag raised on CMS indication–based formulary design policy
Physician groups are raising concerns that the new Medicare Part D prescription drug policy for 2020 will create even more barriers for patients...
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McCain’s complicated health care legacy: He hated the ACA. He also saved it
Sen. McCain’s health care efforts bolstered his reputation as a lawmaker willing to work across the aisle.
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Medicare donut hole: Fewer enrollees, more spending in 2016
The number of part D enrollees reaching the coverage gap dropped, but out-of-pocket costs went up.