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America is making slow but steady progress against cancer

Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade

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Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
The number of mobile health apps is continuing to increase and doctors are embracing this trend

Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase

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More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment shows that a high number of older oncology patients use multiple and/or inappropriate medications. The findings were published online March 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Multiple, Inappropriate Meds Taken by Older Cancer Patients

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A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment can optimize meds
Eating whole eggs with raw vegetables effectively increases carotenoid absorption

Eating Whole Eggs With Salad Ups Carotenoid Absorption

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Co-consumption of eggs and salad increases absorption of carotenoid from raw vegetables
About 6.1 percent of U.S. allopathic medical school seniors in the National Resident Matching Program were not placed into first-year residency positions

2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors

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2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
Early initiation of palliative care interventions improves survival and caregiver burden in advanced cancer

Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer

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Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
Older patients who need a kidney transplant are better off receiving an available organ from an older deceased donor rather than waiting for one from a younger donor

Older Patients Can Benefit From Older Donor Kidneys

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Many of these organs would otherwise get discarded, researcher says
Adults who follow the "MIND" diet could lower their risk for Alzheimer's

MIND Diet Could Help Lower Dementia Risk

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MIND diet combines aspects of Mediterranean diet with certain features of DASH
Burnout can be prevented if physicians are aware of the warning signs

Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout

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Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
The overall death rate from hypertension in the United States has increased 23 percent since 2000

CDC: Hypertension-Related Deaths on the Rise in U.S.

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Most marked increases seen in those aged 45 to 64 and those over 85