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Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel release

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Up With Overweight, Obesity

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Risk of CTS up 7.4 percent for each one-unit increase in body mass index
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

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Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts β-amyloid in their brains

Slow Gait in Seniors May Be Indicative of Alzheimer’s

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Researchers find higher levels of β-amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers
For breast cancer survivors

Anthracyclines More Neurotoxic Than Other Breast CA Regimens

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More negative effects on specific cognitive domains, network connections for breast cancer survivors
For patients who develop facial paralysis after cerebellopontine angle tumor resection

Recovery Pattern Is Useful Tool After CPA Tumor Resection

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Facial paralysis recovery pattern after sx is useful tool for selecting patients for facial reanimation sx
Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

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Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States

November 2015 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
A 2005 to 2006 chikungunya outbreak on Reunion Island

Chikungunya Virus Deemed Significant Cause of CNS Disease

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Analysis of outbreak on Reunion Island finds higher-than-expected rate of encephalitis
Athletes who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced cerebral blood flow

RSNA: Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Persists Post Concussion

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But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern
Acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity should be considered for patients with herpes zoster on hemodialysis

Neurotoxicity Seen With Acyclovir at Recommended Dose in Dialysis

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Case report describes acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity in patient treated with recommended dose