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How a Rural Maine County Jail Helped Prisoners Blunt Opioid Cravings

A sheriff fought to give prisoners addicted to opioids a shot that suppresses cravings for a month. Upon release, they were more likely to continue treatment.

By Jan Hoffman

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Hot Summer Threatens Efficacy of Mail-Order Medications

The temperatures inside delivery trucks can reach twice the recommended threshold, but federal rules on drug storage conditions do not apply to the booming world of mail-order delivery.

By Emily Baumgaertner

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F.D.A. Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Detection

While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies or fecal tests, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers.

By Gina Kolata

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A Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Alzheimer’s 90% of the Time, Study Finds

It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems.

By Pam Belluck

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