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Medical marijuana users don't appear to increase their risk for drug or alcohol abuse if they also take prescription pain medications

Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk

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But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Having a history of teenage acne is associated with an increased risk of melanoma

History of Teenage Acne Tied to Increased Risk for Melanoma

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After adjustment for known risk factors, increased relative risk for women with history of acne
For breast and colorectal cancer survivors

Oncologist Recs Plus Motivation Package Increases Exercise

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Findings show increased exercise levels in early-stage breast and colorectal cancer survivors
Fewer American men are receiving prostate cancer screening in the wake of a national panel's conclusion that the test does men more harm than good

AUA: PCPs Embracing New PSA Recommendations

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Primary care screening patterns have changed as a result of the USPSTF recommendation
For physicians who want to transition to private practice

Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice

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Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
For breast cancer survivors

Weight Lifting Beneficial for Breast Cancer Survivors

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Slowly progressive weight lifting can reduce incidence of physical function deterioration
Factors associated with improved survival in oral cavity squamous cell cancer include neck dissection and treatment at academic or research institutions

Study IDs Factors Linked to Improved Survival in OCSCC

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Neck dissection, treatment at academic/research institution up survival in oral cavity squamous cell CA
For young women with iron deficiency anemia

Iron Deficiency Seems to Affect Many Metabolic Pathways

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Treatment of iron deficiency anemia linked to improvements in vitamin B12, folate, lipids
Giving docetaxel at the same time as hormone therapy can improve survival for men with newly diagnosed

ASCO: Docetaxel With Hormone Tx May Improve Outcomes

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Combination with hormone therapy can extend life by almost a year for prostate cancer patients
Guidelines for hepatitis B virus screening among patients with cancer have been updated

ASCO Updates Guidelines for Hepatitis B Screening in Cancer

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Screening urged for patients with risk factors for infection, receiving cancer tx linked to reactivation