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Supportive and well-meaning behaviors from bed partners of people with insomnia may backfire

SLEEP: Helpful Hints From Bed Partner Can Exacerbate Insomnia

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Bed partners can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of insomnia
For most patients with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes

ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM

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No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
Medical students frequently do not achieve mastery of the skills necessary for accurate measurement of blood pressure

Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements

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Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
From 1980 to 2015 the prevalence of obesity doubled in more than 70 countries

Obesity Prevalence Has Doubled in More Than 70 Countries

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From 1980 to 2015 there was a continuous increase in obesity prevalence in most other countries
Traditional Chinese medicine might have a role to play in treating or preventing cardiovascular disease in the West

Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients

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Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
Nearly 10 million American adults have a serious mental illness

SAMHSA: 9.8 Million U.S. Adults Have Serious Mental Illness

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And more than a third aren't getting treatment, according to new federal report
Women are routinely prescribed more opioid medications than they need after Cesarean sections

Opioids Tend to Be Over-Prescribed After Cesarean Section

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And pills women don't use are often not discarded
The first generic version of the HIV drug Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Generic Version of HIV Drug Truvada

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Approved for treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for PrEP
One lot of Mibelas 24 Fe birth control pills has been recalled due to a packaging error that could put users at risk of unintended pregnancy

Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Danger of Unintended Pregnancy

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Blister pack is rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation
Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer are more likely to report cost-related medication nonadherence

Young CA Survivors More Often Have Cost-Related Nonadherence

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Risk of nonadherence was lower for survivors reporting a usual source of care than those without