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A significant number of patients continue to take prescription opioids many months after joint replacement surgery

Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty

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Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Certain weeks of a woman's menstrual cycle may be better than others for quitting smoking

Luteal Phase of Menstrual Cycle May Be Key Time to Quit Smoking

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Women may find it easier to resist the urge to smoke after ovulation
Smoking cannabis for decades may result in gum disease and potential tooth loss

Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease

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Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
ethylphenidate can increase the risk of arrhythmias during the first two months of use

Short-Term Risk of Arrhythmia Up With New ADHD Rx

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Researchers find slightly higher chance of irregular heartbeat shortly after starting methylphenidate
Mindfulness meditation seems to help breast cancer patients better manage symptoms of fatigue

Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Mindfulness Meditation

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Six-week class reduced fear of recurrence, fatigue and anxiety, researchers report

May 2016 Briefing – Psychiatry

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may have more leakages in the blood-brain barrier

Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks Seen in Patients With Early Alzheimer’s

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Cognitive abilities decreased significantly with increasing leakage in deep gray matter
Women who suffer from migraine headaches may have a slightly increased risk of heart disease or stroke

CVD Risk Appears to Be Increased in Women With Migraine

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Researchers say it should be considered independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events
The relationship between transformational leadership and sickness absenteeism is complex

Transformational Leadership Predicts Next Year Absenteeism

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Presenteeism in year one moderates link between transformational leadership, sickness in year three
A new communication toolkit created by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality can help health care organizations and providers communicate with patients and families when harm occurs to patients.

AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs

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Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened