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Delayed Contraception Leads to Early Unwanted Pregnancy
More African-American, Hispanic, low-income respondents report delayed contraceptive initiation
Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donations
People nationwide, especially those with type O blood, are urged to donate as soon as possible
U.S. Doctor Released From Omaha Hospital After Ebola Monitoring
Patient completed required 21-day monitoring period and did not develop any symptoms
800-662-HELP Underappreciated in Media, General Population
Searches for SAMHSA hotline did not increase after singer Demi Lovato's heroin-related overdose
Short Sleep Duration Linked to Higher Atherosclerotic Burden
Fragmented sleep linked to higher prevalence of multiple affected noncoronary territiories
Breast Cancer Incidence Up With Persistent Vasomotor Symptoms
But persistent vasomotor symptoms not associated with decreased breast cancer survival
Expanding Pharmacist Practice Scope Could Reduce ED Overcrowding
Benefits could be seen for frequent complaints like cough, dermatitis, and inflammation of ear, nose, throat
One in Five Back Pain Patients Experience Persistent Pain
Significant differences seen in patterns of medication, health care use across back pain trajectories
Investigational Cream Promising for Atopic Dermatitis
In phase IIb trial, success rates were higher with TRPV1 antagonist than with vehicle cream
Terrorist Attack Victims With PTSD Have Higher Cancer Risk
Women with PTSD have higher risk for cancer than men, are more protected from circulatory issues
