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Genetic variations associated with empathy play a role in psychiatric conditions and traits

Genetic Variations Impacting Empathy Tied to Psych Issues

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Positive correlations of genetic variations with Empathy Quotient, risk for schizophrenia, anorexia
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Over 5,100 Noncongenital Zika Cases Reported in U.S. in 2016

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Ninety-five percent of cases were identified in travelers returning from Zika virus-affected areas
Lower median household income is associated with worse survival for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the anus

Median Household Income Predicts Survival in Anal Cancer

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Lower income tied to worse overall, cancer-specific survival in squamous cell carcinoma of the anus
Medicare beneficiaries with small social support networks are less likely to receive cataract surgery

Cataract Surgery Less Likely With Small Social Support Network

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Reduced odds of receiving cataract surgery with fewer non-spouse/partner family members
The odds of opioid prescription are increased for patients with head and neck cancer versus those with lung or colon cancer

Odds of Opioid Prescriptions Up in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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More oxycodone tablets provided per prescription for HNCA versus lung and colon cancer
The reasons for and against recommending acupuncture for treating pain are discussed in a head-to-head article published online March 7 in The BMJ.

Doctors Present Recs For and Against Acupuncture for Pain

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Acupuncture results sometimes compared to sham acupuncture, not pain meds; bias can affect research
Intranasal insulin application appears to be safe

No Safety Concerns Noted in Study of Intranasal Insulin Use

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However, more data is needed on the long-term safety of chronic intranasal insulin administration
Physicians are increasingly being challenged to protect their practice finances while helping patients without insurance

Doctors Facing Challenge to Help Needy While Protecting Practices

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Many practices are finding it difficult to maintain their viability while caring for patients who can't pay
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network often makes recommendations for new molecular entities beyond the indications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

NCCN Recommends New Drugs Beyond FDA-Approved Indications

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NCCN recommended 47 FDA-approved drugs for 113 indications; 39 percent were extra recommendations
Older adult falls result in substantial medical costs

Falls in Elderly Patients Cost $50 Billion Annually

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Findings include medical costs attributed to fatal and nonfatal falls; costs for fatal falls $754 million