August 01, 2025

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Oral Cancer

Cannabis use disorder significantly increased the 5-year risk of oral cancer among screened adults in a multicenter cohort study.

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August 01, 2025

Consistent or Increasing Physical Activity Across Adulthood Linked to Lower Mortality

This large meta-analysis on physical activity patterns and mortality—encompassing 85 prospective cohort studies—shows that consistent or increasing physical activity during adulthood is associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk.

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August 01, 2025

Most IMG Acculturation Programs Lack Strong Outcome Data, Review Finds

“Acculturation interventions are most effective when delivered in ‘a safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment,’” according to a new systematic review assessing programs for international medical graduates.

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July 30, 2025

Mortality Among Surgeons in the United States 

National mortality data reveal that surgeons face higher death rates than non-surgeon physicians, with cancer and external causes contributing prominently.

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July 31, 2025

Trial Tests Fixed Nitrous Oxide for Dental Scaling

Researchers aim to improve dental patient care by testing a fixed nitrous oxide–oxygen mix to address anxiety and discomfort during routine ultrasonic scaling procedures.

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July 31, 2025

Medical Oddities: Bubble Tea May Brew Burnout

From bubble tea to AI triage, small inputs had big impacts on mood, and memory.

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July 31, 2025

‘Victim-Blaming’ in Public Health?

As Trump’s health officials push personal responsibility, critics warn their rhetoric blames patients, shapes policy, and risks deepening health inequalities.

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July 30, 2025

Pharmacist-Led and Patient Education Interventions May Support BSH Discontinuation

Pharmacist-led and patient-focused interventions show potential to support deprescribing of benzodiazepines and related hypnotics, though evidence remains low in certainty.

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July 30, 2025

COPE-Integrated Trauma-Focused Therapy Reduces PTSD, AUD in Women

The therapy led to greater reductions in PTSD symptoms than standard relapse prevention in women diagnosed with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder.

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