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In 2016

U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease

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Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Older men treated with testosterone gel experience a moderate but significant improvement in their sex drive

Testosterone Gel Improves Sexual Function in Older Men

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Gel hormone treatment led to improved libido, increased sexual activity
Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

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Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pharmacy programs to reduce opioid abuse are effective but underused

Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused

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Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
The antidepressant escitalopram may not help heart failure patients suffering from depression

Escitalopram Not Beneficial for Heart Failure Patients

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Depression in heart failure may not be same depression patients without heart failure experience
Women who regularly attend religious services may have a lower risk of suicide than those who don't

Religious Service Attendance May Lower Suicide Risk in Women

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Going to services at least once a week appears to reduce the odds five-fold
In older adults

Depression Cuts Adherence to COPD Maintenance Meds

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Average monthly adherence to COPD maintenance medications low in older adults
Family-reported quality of end-of-life care is significantly better for patients with cancer or dementia than for patients with other chronic conditions

End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease

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Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among U.S. teens

AAP: Doctors Should Screen Teens for Suicide Risk Factors

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Risk factors include history of physical/sexual abuse, bullying, substance abuse, mood disorders, sexuality
Patients on long-term opioid therapy who receive prescriptions for naloxone are less likely to return for emergency care related to opioid use

Coprescribing Naloxone to Opioid Users Helps Reduce ER Visits

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Finding supports naloxone prescriptions for patients taking opioids for chronic pain