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Despite an increase in the overall number of U.S. pharmacies

One in Eight U.S. Pharmacies Closed in 2009 Through 2015

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Closures disproportionately affect independent pharmacies and low-income neighborhoods
One in five patients received opioid prescriptions for management of pain following cardiac implantable electronic device procedures

One in Five Receive Opioid Rx After Cardiac Implant Procedure

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80 percent had never taken opioids before, but nearly one in 10 sought a refill
People who were at Disneyland in Anaheim

Disneyland Visitors May Have Been Exposed to Measles

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Person with measles was at the theme park and at a Starbucks in Los Angeles
Interest in cannabidiol across the United States has increased considerably and is accelerating

Google Searches for CBD Up Substantially

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Given public interest, CBD should be a public health priority to evaluate effects, safety, the authors say
Outcomes for nonmelanoma skin cancers are similar at one year

Outcomes Across Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Treatments Similar

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Brachytherapy and Mohs micrographic surgery show better cosmetic results
Prophylactic use of melatonin does not prevent delirium after major cardiac surgery

Prophylactic Melatonin Does Not Cut Delirium After Major Cardiac Surgery

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Findings based on results of randomized trial of patients undergoing major cardiac surgery
Treatment with fluoxetine appears to result in significantly lower scores for obsessive compulsive behaviors at 16 weeks among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Effect of Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in ASD Youth Unclear

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Interpretation of results limited by high dropout rate, null findings of prespecified analyses
Ingestion of prescribed blood pressure-lowering medications at bedtime is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk

CVD Risk Declines When BP Meds Taken at Bedtime

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Patients routinely taking antihypertensive meds at bedtime have lower risk for CV events, death
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CHEST: Flu Shots Benefit Patients Hospitalized With Pneumonia

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Study shows that in-hospital influenza vaccination may lower costs, risk for readmission or death
Health insurance literacy may be an important intervention for addressing financial problems associated with cancer

Poor Health Literacy Tied to More Hardships Among Cancer Survivors

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Individuals with low health literacy face more material, psychological, financial hardships