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Diffusion tensor image segmentation technique

Imaging Technique May Help Predict Stroke-Related Dementia

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Method using diffusion tensor imaging may predict dementia in patients with cerebral small vessel disease
The majority of older adults diagnosed with dementia do not receive specialty care

Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care

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Identification of etiological subtype of dementia more likely in patients who see a specialist
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has reached a tentative settlement with a coalition of states and local governments that sued the company over its role in America's ongoing opioid crisis

Purdue Pharma Tentatively Reaches Settlement in Opioid Lawsuits

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Deal is said to be worth $10 billion to $12 billion; company will not admit to wrongdoing
Certain mental health conditions are associated with an increased risk for unnecessary bilateral oophorectomy for nonmalignant indications

Psychiatric Disorders May Up Risk for Bilateral Oophorectomy

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Mental health conditions may play a role in physical symptoms, gynecologic complaints
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have an increased risk for long-term opioid use

Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Odds higher for HS patients with advancing age, ever smoking, history of depression, comorbidity
The incidence of mild cognitive impairment is increased in World Trade Center responders

Mild Cognitive Impairment Incidence Higher for WTC Responders

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Incidence increased with PTSD severity; prolonged exposure a risk factor for apolipoprotein-ε4 carriers
Financial integration between physicians and hospitals raises patient spending but does not impact care quality

Spending Up With Treatment in Hospital-Owned Practices

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Difference in spending seems to be due to greater service utilization; no difference seen in care quality
Use of flavored electronic cigarettes is associated with greater satisfaction and self-perceived addiction than use of nonflavored e-cigarettes

Users of Flavored E-Cigarettes Report Greater Satisfaction

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Flavor is common reason for vaping initiation, more likely to motivate adults aged 18 to 24 years to start
The eventual elimination of chemical testing on mammals was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals

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Agency plans 30 percent reduction in number of studies that require use of mammals by 2025
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via telephone and web is effective for relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

Cognitive Therapy by Phone, Web May Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms

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Mean IBS Symptom Severity Score reduced for telephone-, web-CBT versus treatment as usual