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US Senate Investigates Pain Management Groups
US senators have launched an investigation examining ties between pain management specialist organizations and companies that make opioid drugs.
Medscape Medical News, May 18, 2012
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Endoluminal Barrier Promotes Weight Loss Without Surgery
Bariatric treatment using an endoluminal barrier appears to be safe and effective for weight loss, and improves type 2 diabetes parameters. Implantation takes less than a 30 minutes.
Medscape Medical News, May 18, 2012
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Direct-Current Brain Stimulation Promising in Schizophrenia
Transcranial direct-current stimulation may reduce medication-resistant auditory verbal hallucinations.
Medscape Medical News, May 18, 2012
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Comprehensive Program Doesn't Prevent COPD Hospitalizations
A special program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- education, individualized treatment plans, and telephone case management - appeared to do more harm than good.
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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Catholic College Drops Health Plan Over Contraception Mandate
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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Skechers Settles U.S. Charges Over Toning Shoe Ads
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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Taxes Lurk Behind Court Test of Obama Health Law
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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U.S. Sets Healthcare Exchanges Proposal Deadline
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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U.N. Criticizes Canada for Letting People Go Hungry
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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Gay Men Have Higher Liver-Related Mortality From HBV Than HCV
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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Steroid Sprays Cut Sinus Infection Symptoms Slightly
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012
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Back Pain Tends to Improve Quickly, Not Completely
Reuters Health Information, May 17, 2012