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Stimulus control therapy and sleep restriction therapy are viable single-component treatments for chronic insomnia

Single-Component Treatments Effective for Insomnia

Stimulus control and sleep restriction therapy more effective than multiple-component treatments
Cancer survivors have significantly higher annual out-of-pocket medical expenditures than individuals without a cancer history

Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenditure Up for Cancer Survivors

More than 1 in 4 survivors report material hardship; more than 1 in 3 has psychological hardship
Long-term black carbon exposure is associated with a larger peripheral total pulmonary vascular volume measured on noncontrast chest computed tomography

Exposure to Air Pollution May Affect Pulmonary Circulation

Larger peripheral total pulmonary vascular volume associated with long-term exposure to black carbon
Performance of cell-free DNA testing for trisomy 21 in twin pregnancies is similar to that reported in singleton pregnancies

Cell-Free DNA Testing IDs Trisomy 21 in Twin Pregnancies

Performance of cfDNA test for trisomy 21 in twin pregnancies is similar to that in singleton pregnancies
The Opioid Safety Initiative has been effective for decreasing opioid prescriptions among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty

Opioid Safety Initiative Can Decrease Opioid Prescriptions

Reduction seen in opioid prescriptions among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty
Nonmedical use of alprazolam is a significant issue in the United Kingdom

Misuse of Alprazolam Common in the United Kingdom

Survey shows nonmedical use of the antianxiety drug is most common among younger adults
Team-based care emphasizing development of individualized care plans is recommended for management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure

Individualized Care Plans Advised for T2DM With Heart Failure

Diabetes mellitus, heart failure often occur concurrently, with each increasing risk of the other
Overall rates of active surveillance are up for all men with low-risk prostate cancer

Fewer Black Men Adopt Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Overall, use of active surveillance nearly tripled among both black and nonblack men from 2010 to 2015
Simvastatin's beneficial effects on clinical outcomes and brain atrophy in patients with multiple sclerosis are largely independent of cholesterol levels

Model Explores How Statins Alter Multiple Sclerosis Outcomes

Loss of brain volume reduced in patients taking simvastatin independent of effect on cholesterol level
The estimated incidence of urogenital infections with chlamydia

WHO: Estimated Incidence of Curable STIs 376.4 Million in 2016

Estimated 127.2, 86.9, 156.0, and 6.3 million cases reported for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis