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May 13, 2008
News
Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs
'Gainsharing' gives physicians cash rewards to keep expenses down, researchers say.

Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Study finds higher levels of protein that increases levels of damaging blood fats in users

Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery
Experts note doses of the blood-pressure drugs given in the study were probably too high

Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Childbearing had no such benefit if baby was bottle-fed, researchers noted


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 Survival Better for HPV Cancers of Mouth
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz!

Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz!
RA affects more than 1 million adults in the U.S. Test your rheumatoid arthritis knowledge with this quick quiz!

Medication Overuse Headache - Rebound Headache

Rebound Headache Quiz!
How much do you know about Medication Overuse Headaches? Learning about MOH can save you from a great deal of pain.


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