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Tibolone Decreases Fracture, Breast Cancer, but Doubles Stroke Risk
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Results of the randomized LIFT trial show that tibolone, approved for treatment of menopausal symptoms, has positive effects on fracture, breast cancer, and possibly colon cancer but increased stroke risk in women with osteoporosis and should not be used in those with stroke risk factors. Medscape Medical News
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What Your Patients Are Reading: Modifiable Behaviors in Early Old Age May Prolong Life
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Men who live well may live longer; the risk for schizophrenia may be increased for children whose mothers endured extreme stress during pregnancy; nicotine withdrawal may cause smokers to lose sleep; heparin may be in short supply; and although the cost of treating neck and back pain has risen, no increase in relief has been seen. Medscape Medical News
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