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1. LDL May Rise in Winter Months. LDL levels may increase during the winter months, according to the largest study to date to evaluate cholesterol levels by season.
2. HPS2-THRIVE May Signal the End for Niacin. Results from a landmark study of specially formulated niacin in 25,673 high-risk patients appears to have extinguished any clinical role for ...
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1. Tattoo Me: Tales of Regret and No Regrets. Almost a third of people with tattoos regretted the decision to get body art, particularly men who obtained tattoos at a young age.
2. Distance Program Helps Depressed Heart Patients. An organized depression treatment program gave patients who'd had a heart attack -- or a near miss -- ...
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1. Even Mild Hits to Head Disrupt Blood-Brain Barrier. Football players who experienced repeated mild hits to the head, even without receiving a true concussion, showed evidence of disruption of the blood-brain barrier and an autoimmune response in the brain, which may help explain the premature neurodegeneration increasingly seen in athletes.
2. Cellulitis Dx Often Incorrect. Three-fourths ...
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1. Top 10 Strategies for Patient Safety Outlined. There are 10 ways to prevent nosocomial infections and overt medical errors that have been proven to work and that should be followed in all healthcare facilities.
2. CDC: Rare Superbug Hits U.S. Hospitals. Although still unusual, a rising number of U.S. hospitals have reported cases ...
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1. Afib Linked to Cognitive Decline. Atrial fibrillation carries a significant risk for cognitive decline, even when stroke is not involved.
2. C-Section Rates Vary Widely. Cesarean delivery rates ranged from as low as 7% to as high as 70% at U.S. hospitals.
3. Many Docs Miss Test Results in VA's EHR. ...
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1. Bone Marrow Tx in Kids May Lead to Eye Problems. Eye complications from hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are common in pediatric patients, although usually mild.
2. Drug Trims Fat from Double Chin. An injectable drug may help patients get rid of excess fat under the chin without the need for surgery.
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1. 5 Psych Disorders Have Common Genetics. Autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia share common genetic underpinnings -- despite differences in symptoms and course of disease.
2. Imaging Suggests Wide Window for Alzheimer's Tx. The biological path to Alzheimer's disease might continue for more than a decade, suggesting ...
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1. Docs Brace for $11 Billion Hit from Sequester. Medicare providers stand to absorb $11 billion of the $85 billion in federal spending cuts that start Friday and last for the rest of the fiscal year unless Congress takes 11th-hour action.
2. Weight-Loss Surgery Results No Better at 'Best' Hospitals. For Medicare patients, having ...
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1. Pediatricians: Watchful Waiting Best for Ear Infections. Stricter diagnostic criteria and broader use of observation to further rein in antibiotic prescribing for acute otitis media emerged in a revision of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines.
2. Is Evidence-Based Medicine Only an Illusion? In a system where half of all clinical trials never ...
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1. HIV Linked to Sudden Loss of Hearing. Having HIV appears to increase the risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, at least among younger patients.
2. Residency Rules: Shift Limits Dissed. Program directors who manage interns and residents approve of most of the workload requirements implemented 18 months ago, except for duty-hour restrictions.
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