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Fewer American families are struggling to pay medical bills

CDC: Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills

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U.S. report shows 12 million are no longer in families having trouble paying for health care
Providing sex reassignment surgery and hormone treatment for transgender men and women is cost-effective

Transgender Transition Treatment Deemed Cost-Effective

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Surgical and hormone expenses less than those that treat complications of not transitioning
There may be a link between levels of omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder

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Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness
All children should be screened for high cholesterol

AAP: Screen All Children for Cholesterol, Depression, HIV

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American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines reflect concerns about obesity, suicide
Breast cancer survivors who take antidepressants while on tamoxifen are not at increased risk for cancer recurrence

Antidepressants Don’t Adversely Affect Tamoxifen Efficacy

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No greater risk of breast cancer recurrence seen
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

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Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts β-amyloid in their brains

Slow Gait in Seniors May Be Indicative of Alzheimer’s

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Researchers find higher levels of β-amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers
For breast cancer survivors

Anthracyclines More Neurotoxic Than Other Breast CA Regimens

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More negative effects on specific cognitive domains, network connections for breast cancer survivors
Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

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Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
Depression is independently associated with increased risk of readmission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation

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Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling