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Are We Doing All We Can to Stop the Opioid Crisis? 08/30/2017 08:00pm • The opioid crisis has risen to the level of national emergency. Yet, at a time when nearly 100 Americans are dying every day from opioid overdoses, these medications continue to be prescribed at an alarmingly high rate. How is it that our health care system, which is designed to care for patients, What Is Breast Cancer-Related Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy? 08/30/2017 08:00pm • Of the many side effects that can accompany treatment for breast cancer is a condition called neuropathy, a "general term for pain or discomfort caused by damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system," according to Breastcancer.org. The peripheral nervous system is the network that helps y What Are Anti-Angiogenesis Drugs to Treat Cancer? 08/30/2017 08:00pm • Oncologists have a variety of medicines they can use to treat cancer. Each drug works in a different way, so doctors often give patients different types of drug at the same time to deliver a one-two blow to tumors. One type of drug used in metastatic cancer helps prevent the development of new bloo Can better tackling technique make football safer? 08/30/2017 02:14am • This is the second part in WTOP’s “Bad Brains” special report examining brain injuries in football, what doctors know about them and what’s being done to make the game safer. CHANTILLY, Va. — “Save the brain, save the game.” The tag line for the technique training program Safe Why Is PCOS Ignored? ? 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to 18 percent of women, making it the most common endocrine disorder among women of childbearing ages. PCOS is characterized by high levels of the male hormone testosterone, leading to disrupted ovulation and infertility. Despite the high prevalence, PCOS is oft Bad Brains: Inside football's concussion crisis 08/29/2017 02:41am • This is the first part in WTOP’s “Bad Brains” special report examining brain injuries in football, what doctors know about them and what’s being done to make the game safer. WASHINGTON — Don’t let kids play football. That was the blunt title of the December 2015 editorial in The N What to Know Before Traveling With Lymphedema 08/28/2017 08:00pm • A common side effect of breast cancer treatments is a condition called lymphedema, in which lymph fluid builds up and creates an uncomfortable swelling. This happens because lymph nodes have been removed to check for cancer or because they were cancerous, and after the surgery is complete, the body 6 Ways to Save Money on Your Diabetes Medications 08/28/2017 08:00pm • It can be expensive to keep up with your diabetes medications. Many of the newer meds are expensive, thanks to all of the research and development that goes into them, and there's no generic insulin. So, you likely empty your pocketbook to pay a portion of your medication costs. It can be scary to Parents: Don't Sabotage Your Child's Med School Prospects 08/28/2017 08:00pm • Parents are full of good advice -- I know this because I am one. But sometimes our good advice can work against us and our students, even though we certainly have their best interests in mind. For parents of prospective medical school students, it is important that you guide them in ways that help Area rescue teams send expertise, special gear to help Harvey survivors 08/28/2017 04:43pm • WASHINGTON — Boats, logistical expertise, specialized equipment and Red Cross volunteers are among the local resources in Texas assisting flood victims. Montgomery County plus Fairfax County have sent their specialized urban search and rescue teams to help. The teams left Sunday night and were Gov't probe: Abuse in nursing homes unreported despite law 08/28/2017 02:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1 in 4 cases of possible sexual and physical abuse against nursing home patients apparently went unreported to police, says a government audit that faults Medicare for failing to enforce a federal law requiring immediate notification. The Health and Human Services in 7 Unusual Treatment Options to Battle Depression 08/27/2017 08:00pm • There are a number of ways treat depression, some tried and true -- psychotherapy, antidepressants and exercise -- and some, depending on whom you ask, ranging from the sublime to the (seemingly) ridiculous. Here are seven unusual treatment options that you may have heard about, with a short discus Beware These 3 Back Pain Myths 08/27/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to health problems, back pain is one of the most common ailments among Americans, with up to 80 percent of the adult population suffering from it at least once during their lifetime. And because if affects so many people, it's a hot discussion topic in our homes, with our friends and 7 'Natural' Alternatives to Energy Drinks 08/27/2017 08:00pm • Energy to the non-extremeAs a working woman, frequent traveler and mom of two, Carrie Kim knows what "low energy" feels like. But throwing back energy "shots" and cans of artificial energy doesn't seem like an age-appropriate solution. "The industry has told us that energy is extreme, and I don't th Does a password manager make sense for you? 08/24/2017 08:34pm • Q: Is a paid password manager necessarily better or safer than a free one? Passwords are a daily source of frustration for all of us because so much of our lives are tied up online. As everyone should know by now, using weak passwords -- especially the same weak password on all your accounts -