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Researchers may have found a new way to combat Clostridium difficile infection: a friendly version of the culprit bacteria itself. Their findings were published in the May 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Non-Toxic Version of C. Difficile May Help Fight Infection

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Drinking safe strain seems to help prevent recurrence of its toxic cousin
For the first time

Signal on Telomeres May Point to Cancer Risk Earlier

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At issue is the shifting status of telomeres in the blood
Physicians should use standard billing practices

Strategies Provided for Maximizing Payment

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Intake forms should remind patients of their responsibility for paying bills, collection costs
Infertile men have increased risk of all cancers and some individual cancers

Risk of All Cancers, Specific Cancers Up in Infertile Men

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Risk of testicular cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, all cancers up vs. men who have undergone vasectomy
Articles relating to overtreatment of cardiovascular disease

High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine

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Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
Fecal transplantation appears to be a safe and effective way to combat Clostridium difficile infection

Review: Fecal Transplants Effective Weapon Against C. Dif

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Treatment effective for recurrent disease, research shows
There's not enough data to decide whether or not electronic cigarettes can help smokers quit

USPSTF: Not Enough Data on E-Cigarettes As Cessation Aid

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More and better data is needed, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
For patients undergoing single-level lumbar discectomy

AANS: Pre-Op Working Status Predicts Return-to-Work

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Pre-op working status is strongest predictor of post-op working status for lumbar discectomy patients
Compared to underweight or normal-weight people with type 2 diabetes

Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM

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Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
Use of digoxin may increase the risk of premature death in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure

Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure

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Findings from review of published studies on the subject