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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says it has mandated significant cuts in the production of Schedule II opiate and opioid medication.

DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication

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There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
In a new report

More Evidence of Zika Connection to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Virus detected in body fluids of Colombians with Guillain-Barré syndrome
The measles outbreak that occurred in an Amish community in 2014 illustrates the ongoing threat the infection presents -- and the importance of routine vaccination

CDC Reviews Measles Outbreak in Amish Community

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Nearly all who were infected had not been vaccinated, researchers say
Electronic-cigarette devices are randomly and unexpectedly exploding

Burns, Blast Injuries on the Rise From Exploding E-Cigarettes

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Users say they're unaware the lithium batteries are a potential fire hazard
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in women may be more difficult than in men because older women tend to retain better verbal memory

Women’s Better Memory Skills May Delay Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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Women tend to hold on to better verbal memory skills as they age compared to men
For antipsychotic-treated obese patients with schizophrenia

Exenatide Does Not Promote Weight Loss in Schizophrenia

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No significant difference in weight loss for obese patients treated with exenatide, placebo
Weekly doses of vitamin D do not improve oral glucose tolerance or markers of glycemic status among those at risk for diabetes

Vitamin D Doesn’t Improve Glucose Measures

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However, significant improvement in LDL cholesterol seen in those with diabetes risk
Development of depression is common in patients with newly diagnosed chronic stable angina

Depression Common in Patients With Chronic Angina

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Development of depression post-diagnosis tied to increased morbidity, mortality
Many interruptions in inpatient rehabilitation for stroke survivors and patients with brain and spinal cord injuries are avoidable

Interruptions in Inpatient Stroke Rehab Often Avoidable

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Preventable causes include dehydration, heart failure, pneumonia, UTIs
Adults who have experienced stress as children appear to have an increased risk of shorter telomeres

Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Odds of Shorter Telomeres

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Study suggests link between family stress and potential damage to DNA