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A pandemic silver lining? Dramatic drop in teen drug use
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- Megan Brooks
The latest findings, from the Monitoring the Future survey, represent the largest 1-year decrease in overall illicit drug use reported since the...
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Cold snare polypectomy works for larger colorectal polyps too
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- Megan Brooks
A study from China supports use of cold snare polypectomy for removing large polyps up to 15 mm in size, with a low incomplete resection rate.
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More evidence ties some antipsychotics to increased breast cancer risk
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- Megan Brooks
The relative risk for breast cancer was 62% higher in women who took category 1 antipsychotic medications associated with high prolactin levels....
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Updated ACG GERD guideline addresses increased scrutiny of PPI therapy
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- Megan Brooks
PPIs remain the medical treatment of choice for some patients, and their benefits outweigh the potential risks when used at the lowest effective...
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New data on rare myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination
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- Megan Brooks
Most adolescents and young adults recover quickly from the rare complication of myocarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, a new study shows...
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Higher resting heart rate tied to increased dementia risk
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- Megan Brooks
“Health care professionals should be aware of potential cognitive consequences associated with elevated RHR in older people.”
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Blood pressure control worsened during COVID pandemic
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- Megan Brooks
Increases in BP in U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic could signal a looming increase in future cardiovascular disease mortality,...
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No serious CV risks for elderly after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
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- Megan Brooks
A French study adds to other evidence that the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine does not increase the risk for serious cardiovascular adverse events...
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Celiac disease and COVID-19: Reassuring data on outcomes
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- Megan Brooks
“This is the largest study characterizing CD patients with COVID-19 to date to systematically investigate outcomes of CD patients with COVID-19...
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AHA statement on impact of major life events on physical activity
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- Megan Brooks
Getting married, having a baby, or retiring from work are among events can lead to lower physical activity levels and negatively affect...
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Colorectal cancer rates rising in people aged 50-54 years
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- Megan Brooks
“Growing evidence also suggests that early life exposures, or exposures in childhood, infancy, or even in the womb, play an important role” in CRC...
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AAN issues ethical guidance on controversial Alzheimer’s drug
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- Megan Brooks
The statement aims to help clinicians communicate the uncertainty over aducanumab’s risks and potential benefits.
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Lithium’s antisuicidal effects questioned
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- Megan Brooks
The researchers note that the study did not reach its original recruitment goal.
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CDC unveils mental health protection plan for health care workers
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- Megan Brooks
“It’s long past time for us to care for the people who care for all of us and address burnout in our health care workers,” said U.S. Surgeon...
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Growing evidence supports repurposing antidepressants to treat COVID-19
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- Megan Brooks
“We can’t tell if the drugs are causing these effects, but the statistical analysis is showing significant association,” said Dr. Marina Sirota....