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As Prices Soar, ADA Calls for Access to Affordable Insulin

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American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter
Sufficient and sustained funding for cancer research should be a global priority

Funding for Cancer Research Needs to Be a Global Priority

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Conference organizers call for worldwide research partnerships
Patients who've recently undergone surgery -- especially those with cancer or autoimmune diseases -- experience slightly higher risks of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome soon afterward

Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré

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History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
The benefit of screening mammography may continue with increasing age up until 90

RSNA: No Evidence for Age-Based Mammography Cut-Off

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Researchers find benefits for some women up to the age of 90
Two doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine

Only Two Doses of HPV Vaccine Necessary for Younger Teens

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Global study supports revised regimen for those under 15
The U.S. mortality rate from infectious diseases is about the same now as it was in 1980

Mortality Rate From Infectious Diseases Holding Steady in U.S.

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Although new threats have emerged, number of patients dying from infections has stayed fairly stable
Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer are more likely to have mental distress than individuals without cancer

Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA

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Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
Yoga is associated with decreased bowel symptoms

Review Suggests Yoga Beneficial in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Significantly decreased bowel symptoms, disease severity, anxiety versus conventional treatment
Discussing the risk of long-term opioid use disorder with patients is associated with reduced misuse of opioids

Discussing Opioid Risks With Patients Reduces Misuse

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Sixty percent lower rate of saving of pills among patients who talked to their doctor about risks
Use of a computerized physician order entry system can improve compliance with antimicrobial restriction policies

Computer Order Entry System Ups Antimicrobial Policy Compliance

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After introduction of system, improvement seen in surveillance, compliance, approvals