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From the Journals
Cannabis use causes spike in ED visits
Cannabis users had significantly greater odds of all-cause ED visits or hospitalizations.
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Irritable bowel syndrome therapy removed from market (again)
Zelnorm, a short-term IBS-C treatment, has been removed from the market. The drug manufacturer cited “business concerns.”
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Alabama cites Roe decision in call to ban transgender health care
“No one – adult or child – has a right to transitioning treatments that is deeply rooted in our Nation’s history and tradition,” Alabama Attorney...
Livin' on the MDedge
In the Grand Canyon, norovirus gives new meaning to ‘leave no trace’
Plus: A cup of stem cell retrieval, a fringe benefit of political office, and an individual’s right to overeat.
Opinion
Sugar highs and royal meltdowns
I’m curious: How do you respond when a parent in the office explains the child’s behavior as the result of a “sugar high”?
From the Journals
Race drives disparities in life expectancy across states
Overall differences between life expectancies have decreased at the state level.
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Facebook, Instagram remove posts offering abortion pills
“Content that attempts to buy, sell, trade, gift, request, or donate pharmaceuticals is not allowed.”
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Both parents at risk for depression following birth
“If we don’t consider the experience of new fathers, we’re doing a disservice to everyone.”
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Roe v. Wade: Medical groups react to Supreme Court decision
“The grievous inequities that exist in this country will grow and expand unchecked without safe access to legal abortion.”
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Stroke risk rises for women with history of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth
Recurrent pregnancy complications could be female-specific risk factors for stroke subtypes.
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Why it’s so hard to prevent physician suicide
It’s important for physicians to be aware of warning signs in their colleagues, such as showing up late, being irritable and short-tempered with...