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Overdoses from common anti-diarrhea drugs are being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Warns of Overdoses of Anti-Diarrhea Drug

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Loperamide can cause serious heart problems when taken in higher-than-recommended amounts
A new synthetic drug called U-47700 has been linked with at least 50 deaths across the United States

New Synthetic Drug Linked to Dozens of Deaths Across U.S.

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U-47700 is an opioid that is nearly eight times more powerful than morphine
A wearable artificial kidney may be an upcoming option for dialysis patients

Wearable Artificial Kidney Does Well in Proof-of-Concept Trial

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Small trial suggests device might be feasible, potentially freeing patients from dialysis machines
General anesthesia doesn't seem to harm young children's mental development

Early Use of Anesthesia Does Not Lead to Cognitive Deficits in Kids

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No lingering mental effects seen after one exposure, but more research needed
Black breast cancer survivors in the United States are less likely than white or Hispanic women to get follow-up genetic screening and surgeries that can help prevent cancer recurrence

ASCO: Follow-Up Care Lacking for Black Women With Breast Cancer

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Genetic testing, risk-reducing surgery more likely for whites, Hispanics
For mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients

Clonidine Has Antipyretic Effect in ICU Patients

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Patients receiving clonidine in addition to commonly used sedative agents have lower temperature
Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis and osteopenia in femur bones

PPI Use Ups Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Femur

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PPI users have reduced mean femoral T-scores, increased frequency of osteoporosis, osteopenia
For postmenopausal women

Fatty Acid Fractions in Breast Adipose Tissue May ID Carcinoma

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Fatty acid fractions may be linked to invasive ductal carcinoma in postmenopausal women
Circadian rhythm disruption associated with shifted light:dark cycles exacerbates stroke outcomes in a rat model

Shift Work ‘Unwinds’ Body Clock, May Lead to More Severe Stroke

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Circadian rhythm disruption may interact with sex to modulate pathological effect of stroke
Children who move homes in the first year of life have a significantly increased risk of emergency admissions for potentially preventable hospitalizations between ages 1 and 5 years

Moving in First Year of Life Ups Preventable Hospitalizations

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Moving home tied to increased risk of potentially preventable hospitalizations between ages 1 and 5