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The truth of alcohol consequences
Plus: It’s nice to share … COVID infection data, and there’s another reason to hate January.
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Recurrent urinary tract infections: What’s good prophylaxis?
Study results on long-term prevention using cranberry products are inconsistent, and they are not recommended in the updated guideline.
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Sexual assault–related visits to the ED are on the rise
Studies of victims show an increased risk of conditions such as suicidal ideation, PTSD, depression, substance use, and chronic conditions
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Younger doctors call for more attention to patients with disabilities
As the number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities grows, medical educators look to the next generation of physicians to...
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Listen up: Birdsong may calm anxiety, paranoia
“The results suggest that it may be worthwhile to investigate the targeted use of natural sounds such as birdsong in a clinical setting — for...
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What’s the best age to stop smoking? Study offers clue
“Without a proximal goal, it is tempting for smokers to abandon a quit attempt with cognitions such as ‘I don’t really need to do it just now...
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From Frankenstein to Lecter: Hollywood’s baddest docs
When Dr. Frankenstein exclaims: “It’s alive, it’s alive!” little did he...
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Many specialists are on the wrong side of the patient-jargon relationship
Plus: Obesity could put the sand in sandwiches, and Reliebo could be the antianxiety robot we’ve been looking for.
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‘Financial toxicity’: Harsh side effect of cancer care
High costs of cancer treatment can induce more anxiety and distress than the treatment itself.
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to death, new study finds
A genetic approach provides support for the effects of vitamin D on mortality. The benefits of vitamin D supplementation are largely found in...
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Four commonly abused drugs linked with atrial fibrillation
All four drugs – cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and cannabis – whether stimulants or depressants – cause “quite dramatic and often rapid...