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Laparoscopic Niche Resection May Reduce Related Symptoms
Significant reduction in postmenstrual spotting, dysmenorrhea, and discomfort related to spotting
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
Rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Down in Rural Areas
Rural living may have protective effect, Canadian study suggests
Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’
Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
New Research Supports Safety of Aspirin in Heart Failure
Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths
Climate Change Expected to Up Premature Deaths From Pollution
Premature mortality attributable to climate change estimated to be greatest in India, East Asia
Periodontal Disease History Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
For older women, risk of total cancer, melanoma, and breast, lung, esophagus, gallbladder cancers up
U.S. Doctors Still Writing Too Many Opioid Prescriptions
Nearly 92 million Americans used legitimately prescribed opioids in 2015, survey shows
Little Risk of Oropharyngeal Mucosal Transmission of Zika
Research with monkeys suggests virus isn't transmitted through kissing, sharing eating utensils
Alarms Could Save Children From Being Left in Hot Cars
Alarms would alert drivers to children in back seat when they turn off the engine
