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Bariatric surgery at body mass index less than 40 kg/m² tends to achieve better results

Bariatric Surgery Delay Can Result in Worse Outcomes

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Best results seen for those with preoperative BMI of less than 40 kg/m², researchers say
While opioid abuse has decreased among younger Americans

SAMHSA: Opioid Abuse Up Among Older Adults

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Rates have doubled in people over 50, report says
The American Academy of Family Physicians has announced the development of a new alcohol screening and brief intervention manual for use in family medicine practices.

New Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention Manual Developed

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Manual was created through partnership between AAFP, Baylor College of Medicine; supported by CDC
Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction can benefit patients with shoulder injuries once considered beyond repair

AOSSM: New Surgical Option for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

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Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction restores shoulder function, aids return to sports, work
Hands-only CPR training is now available at kiosks in three more major U.S. airports

AHA Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosks Available at More Airports

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Kiosks that provide five-minute sessions are now in seven air travel hubs, AHA says

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, July 20-23

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The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine was held from...
The microbiome of the area on the penis located under the foreskin in uncircumcised straight men has been linked to increased risk for contracting HIV

Penile Microbiome May Be Risk Factor for HIV in Men

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Modifying the penile microbiome could potentially reduce HIV acquisition in both men and women
In a study published recently in Gastroenterology

Financial Incentives Found to Up Colonoscopy Participation

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Those offered cash to get cancer screening were twice as likely to do so, researchers say
About half of cancer patients are hospitalized and undergo at least one imaging scan at the end of life

Many With Cancer Hospitalized, Undergo Imaging at End of Life

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Among young adults not enrolled in hospice, opioid use in the last 30 days of life decreased over time
Intergenerational recurrence of retained placenta is seen on the maternal and paternal side

Intergenerational Recurrence of Retained Placenta Observed

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Recurrence risk for maternal and paternal birth; risk was strongest for preterm birth in both generations