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"Painkiller Prescription Practices Differ Across US"
Opioid painkiller prescriptions and overdoses more common in certain US states (dailyRx News) Medications intended to ease pain can sometimes cause more when an overdose occurs. People in certain US…
Read More"Liver Cancer Rx Failed Further Testing"
Everolimus after failure of sorafenib did not improve survival of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (dailyRx News) Even when new medications show a lot of promise in the early stages…
Read More"A Big Bump to the Head: Guidelines for Recovery"
Concussion guidelines for children and teens (dailyRx News) One of the scariest moments for a parent can be seeing their child hit their head, especially if that hit is hard.…
Read More"Anti-Inflammatory Rx May Ease Psoriatic Arthritis"
Psoriatic arthritis treatment shows promise in reducing tenderness and swollenness (dailyRx News) About 15 percent of psoriasis patients get arthritic inflammation that may cause joint pain, according to the American…
Read More"Higher Risk Breast Cancer in African-American Women"
Breast cancer in African American women associated with higher risk genomic profiles (dailyRx News) Breast cancer is less common in African-American women, but death from breast cancer is higher. The…
Read More"High Medical Expenses for Cancer Survivors"
Cancer survivors had higher annual medical expenses and greater productivity issues (dailyRx News) Surviving cancer involves more than just physical health. A new study explored the financial burden often experienced…
Read More"Skipping the Bacon to Save Your Heart"
Processed red meat linked to heart failure and death (dailyRx News) Bacon for breakfast, a ham sandwich for lunch and hot dogs for dinner could be a recipe for heart…
Read More"Low Vitamin D Could Be Linked to Early Death"
Low vitamin D levels in blood increased risk of premature death by any cause (dailyRx News) Low vitamin D has been linked to a number of health problems, including bone…
Read More"FDA Eases Fears of Ban on Wood-Aged Cheese"
FDA clarifies position on using wood shelving in artisanal cheesemaking (dailyRx News) Reports that the Food and Drug Administration was banning the use of wooden boards to age cheese sent…
Read More"People Older Than 100 May Have the Strongest Teeth"
Centenarians and their offspring had better oral health than people of the same age who died before 100 (dailyRx News) People who live to be 100 years old or more…
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