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The incidence of episiotomy has been declining since the 1990s because of concerns regarding related risks and benefits

Fewer Episiotomies, but Nonmedical Factors May Persist

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Almost 12 percent of deliveries still involve the surgical procedure
America now spends about $117 billion a year on medical research

Research Funding Wanes in the United States, Grows Globally

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Asia gains ground, America loses opportunities to cure major diseases, researchers say
Widespread vaccination against rotavirus cuts children's rates of infection

Rotavirus Vaccine Effective in Reduction of Morbidity

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Widespread vaccination against rotavirus cuts children's rates of infection
For every 3

Lung Cancer Incidence Down at Higher Altitudes

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Lower oxygen levels may play a role in study findings, researchers say
The long-term effectiveness and harms of opioids for chronic pain are unclear

Major Risks of Long-Term Opioid Rx Deemed Dose-Dependent

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In review, serious harms of long-term therapy seemed to depend on opioid dose
There was a 40 percent drop in uninsured visits to community health centers in states where Medicaid was expanded during the first half of 2014

Uninsured Visits to Community Health Centers Down Post-ACA

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Expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is reducing the numbers, researchers say
Some rectal cancer patients may fare just as well by forgoing surgery in favor of chemotherapy/radiation and "watchful waiting

ASCO: Option to Skip Surgery Viable for Some With Rectal CA

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Just chemo/radiation was as effective in half of those with earliest stage of disease
Higher vitamin D levels in patients with advanced colorectal cancer appear to improve response to chemotherapy and targeted anti-cancer drugs

ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival

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Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels
Researchers found that of 68

Over 10 Percent of Patients Taking Aspirin Inappropriately

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For many users, odds of heart attack, stroke are lower than risk of serious bleeding
Children who play football in middle school don't appear to have any noticeable short-term brain damage from repeated hits to the head

Short-Term Effects of Middle School Football Analyzed

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No impairment of brain function seen over short term