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A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
More than half of older American women with early breast cancer may get more radiation treatment than needed

Significant Cost Savings for Evidence-Based Radiation Tx

Shorter course less expensive, equally effective in certain patients, researchers say
Sales of flavored electronic cigarette products have increased dramatically since 2012

Sales of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Up Since 2012

Flavored products as percent of all e-cig sales hit 19.8 percent; variations seen by product type, state
In a technologically advanced society

AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate

Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior

Specific Plant Foods Reduce Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Dark green vegetables and nuts/seeds intake linked to lower risk for premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

Limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume surgeons and hospitals to improve survival could restrict care at many low-volume centers with better-than-expected outcomes

Focus on Ovarian Cancer Surgical Volume May Not Be Best Metric

Minimum-volume standards could restrict care at many centers with better-than-expected outcomes
Awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a safe and feasible technique for patients with poor lung function and lung cancer

Awake VATS Can Be Safe Option for Some Lung Cancer Patients

Awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery safe, feasible for patients with poor lung function

CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019

And age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 20.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 from 2018 to 2019

Sixty percent of clinicians in practices with 26 or more clinicians report use of one of 10 electronic health record products

Large Practices Focused on Small Selection of EHR Products

Sixty percent of responses from clinicians in large practices were from users of 10 EHR products
Higher levels of vitamin D may be protective against breast cancer

Higher Vitamin D Levels May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Pooled analysis finds levels ≥60 ng/mL are most protective among women aged 55 years and older