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High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health
Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight
May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD
Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
Immune System Stays Depleted Up to Three Years Post Measles
Highlights importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection
Prostate CA Patients on Hormone Tx May Benefit From Statin
But more trials are needed to confirm benefits, researchers say
Full Adherence to Follow-Up Improves Head/Neck CA Survival
Survival more likely with compliance with posttreatment surveillance, tobacco cessation
ARVO: Ebolavirus Can Persist During Convalescence
Case report describes patient with anterior uveitis and ocular hypertension, with viable EBOV RNA
GEDI WISE Model Feasible for Geriatric Emergency Care
Model introduces workforce enhancements for ER staff; linked to reduction in admission to ICUs
PTSD Associated With Premature Senescence
Evidence of reduced leukocyte telomere length, increased pro-inflammatory markers
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Pulmonary Med
Author summarizes 2014 studies that are highly relevant to pulmonary medicine
