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Something else to worry about #10 and 11

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From the world of medicine...

#10

Study: Optimistic attitude provides no help against cancer

From the artilce:

A positive attitude does not improve the chances of surviving cancer and doctors who encourage patients to keep up hope may be burdening them, according to the results of research released Monday.

So what are you supposed to do? Give up hope so that you aren't burdened by hope? That doesn't sound so hot either...

#11

Seniors Not Always Getting Best Medicine

From the article:

Inappropriate medications were prescribed for elderly patients during about 8 percent of outpatient visits, says an U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Perhaps the robotic pharmacies can start to address this. When the doctor calls in the prescription, the robot checks the patient's age and says, "I don't think so... try again."