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Abrupt Opioid Discontinuation: Very-High Pretaper Doses Double Suicide Risk

Study finds adults on very-high opioid doses (>150 MME/wk) before abrupt discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) had >2x risk of suicide.
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Multicancer Early Detection Test Reduces Late-Stage Diagnoses

(HealthDay News) — Multicancer early detection (MCED) tests can increase earlier-stage diagnoses and reduce late-stage diagnoses, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in Cancer.
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Young Women With Advanced Breast Cancer Face Diagnostic, Life Challenges

(HealthDay News) — Young women with advanced breast cancer (ABC) report facing challenges to diagnosis and care, according to a study presented at the Advanced Breast Cancer Eighth International ...
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FDA Lifts Major Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy

Officials say the warnings were based on outdated 2002 study data involving older patients and old drug formulas.
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Overall, 2020 to 2024 Saw Decline in Nicotine Vaping in U.S. Youth

However, youth continuing to vape are showing signs of worsening addiction, including daily use and unsuccessful quitting.