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A man who was awarded $80.27 million in a lawsuit alleging Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer had that amount cut by $55 million by a judge.

Man’s Award in Roundup Cancer Case Slashed by Judge

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Judge said punitive award was too much and reduced it to $20 million
Greater physical activity and lower vascular risk are associated with slower β-amyloid-related cognitive decline in clinically normal older adults

Physical Activity Linked to Slower Aβ-Related Cognitive Decline

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Exercise, lower vascular risk independently attenuate negative link for Aβ burden, cognitive decline
Menstrual cups appear to be safe for menstruation management

Menstrual Cups Seem Safe for Menstruation Management

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Leakage similar or lower for menstrual cups versus disposable pads or tampons
Older patients and African-American patients use an inpatient portal less often than younger and white patients

Age, Race Disparities Identified in Inpatient Portal Use

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Inpatient portals used less by older and African-American patients versus younger, white patients
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Prevalence of Malignancy High in Takotsubo Syndrome Patients

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Those with malignancy have higher long-term mortality but no difference in short-term outcomes
Subclinical cardiovascular disease appears to be an independent risk factor for falls in older adults

Subclinical Cardiovascular Dz May Up Fall Risk in Older Adults

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Higher measures of subclinical myocardial damage, cardiac wall strain linked to new falls
Intranasal sufentanil is comparable to intravenous morphine for acute severe trauma pain treated in the emergency department

Intranasal Sufentanil Cuts Acute Trauma Pain Treated in the ED

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Larger studies needed to further assess safety of intranasal sufentanil
For patients with subcentimeter colorectal polyps receiving oral anticoagulants

Continuous Anticoagulants + Cold Snare Polypectomy Noninferior

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Findings seen among patients with subcentimeter colorectal polyps receiving oral anticoagulants
Primary care doctors can detect and treat most cases of depression

Many Patients With Depression Do Not Need a Psychiatrist

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With proper guidance, primary care physicians can screen, diagnose, and treat depression
Cholesterol levels that are too low may increase the risk for hemorrhagic stroke

Extremely Low LDL Cholesterol May Up Stroke Risk

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Higher hemorrhagic stroke risk seen for individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <70 mg/dL