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Zulresso (brexanolone) injection has been approved for intravenous use in the treatment of postpartum depression in adult women

FDA: First Treatment Approved Specifically for Postpartum Depression

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Zulresso administered by IV infusion over 60-hour period; patients must be monitored during infusion
Cannabis use is associated with increased odds of psychotic disorder

Daily Cannabis Use May Up Risk for Developing Psychotic Disorder

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Daily cannabis use, especially high-potency types, linked to increased odds of psychotic disorder
For patients with atrial fibrillation

ACC: Catheter Ablation Does Not Cut Mortality, Stroke in A-Fib

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But it is associated with more favorable quality-of-life end points at 12 months versus medical therapy
A consensus statement for the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the treatment of multiple myeloma has been developed by Mayo Clinic physicians; the recommendations were published in the March issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation.

Recommendations Issued for HSCT in Multiple Myeloma

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Autologous stem cell transplant remains essential component of MM therapy in eligible patients
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased mortality

Sugary Drinks Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

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Comparing extreme categories of consumption, SSB linked to increased CVD mortality, cancer mortality
Overall

Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives

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Relationships found to be key to happiness; having friends at work impacts physician happiness
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System breast density categorization may vary by screening mammographic modality

Breast Density Categorization Varies With Screening Modality

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Women screened with digital breast tomosynthesis have lower likelihood of high-density categorization
Economic incentives for healthier foods through Medicare and Medicaid could generate substantial health gains and be highly cost-effective

Healthy Food Rx Could Be Cost-Effective for Medicare, Medicaid

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Coverage for healthy food could improve health, reduce costs, and pay for itself after five years
Patients with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea

Patients With Diabetes at Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea

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In addition to known predictors of apnea, diabetes-related foot disease, insulin treatment up risk
Communication

Practices for Reducing COPD Hospital Readmissions Explored

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Communication emphasized as well as consideration of readmission as proxy for other health factors