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Marijuana Use More Common in Pregnant Women with Morning Sickness

A recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine raises concerns regarding the increasing use of marijuana in pregnant women.  According to data derived from two small surveys, women reported using marijuana to alleviate morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP).  An epidemiologic study carried out in Hawaii, 4735 pregnant women (2009-2011)… Read More: Marijuana Use More Common in Pregnant Women with Morning Sickness »

Colonic Lymphoma

Lymphoma of the colon is one of those most cancers that may be because of the growth of an extraordinary tumor within the gastrointestinal tract. There are two sorts of lymphoma within the colon, Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins. Such a lot unusual variety of the lymphoma is the non-Hodgkins. The GI tract is probably the most… Read More: Colonic Lymphoma »

Doctors told to ditch Latin and use 'plain English'

Image copyright Getty Images Doctors are being told to adopt a new policy of writing letters that are easier for patients to understand. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says too often correspondence contains complex medical jargon rather than plain and simple English. Using the phrase “twice daily” to explain the dosing of a medicine… Read More: Doctors told to ditch Latin and use 'plain English' »