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Cancer survivors in the United States reached record numbers this year -- 15.5 million -- and the American Cancer Society predicts they'll total more than 20 million in another decade. The report

15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer

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But better tools needed to support their long-term recovery, researchers say
Injecting modified

Stem Cells Can Restore Motor Function in Stroke Patients

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Experimental procedure helps restore movement even a year after stroke
A significant number of patients continue to take prescription opioids many months after joint replacement surgery

Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty

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Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Reducing the dietary glycemic index is associated with a reduction in uric acid levels among overweight and obese adults

Low Glycemic Index Diet Linked to Drop in Uric Acid Levels

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Reducing glycemic index lowers uric acid levels, regardless of percentage of carbohydrates in diet
Most patients prefer that physicians wear white coats

Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats

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Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
A new program may help reduce both urinary catheter use and its associated infections

New Program May Help Cut UTIs Associated With Catheter Use

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Researchers find new training method led to fewer urinary tract infections
A new training module can improve training for medical assistants

AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants

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Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
Mindfulness meditation seems to help breast cancer patients better manage symptoms of fatigue

Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Mindfulness Meditation

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Six-week class reduced fear of recurrence, fatigue and anxiety, researchers report
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants the food industry to voluntarily reduce the amount of sodium in processed and commercially prepared food.

FDA Urges Food Manufacturers to Reduce Sodium in Their Products

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Agency sets short- and long-term goals in effort to cut Americans' risk of hypertension, CVD, stroke

May 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...