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A new study suggests that runners over the age of 30 who transition from traditional running shoes to minimalist shoes should do so cautiously to avoid injury. The findings are scheduled to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition

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People over 30 may take more time to safely adjust to 'minimalist' shoes
Young baseball players often feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain

AAOS: Many Parents Unaware of Youth Pitching Guidelines

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Also, young players feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain
Certain air pollutants may boost the potency of a birch tree pollen that plays a big role in seasonal allergies

ACS: Air Pollution Can Up Potency of Birch Tree Pollen

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Pollutants plus climate change linked to increase in prevalence of allergies worldwide
Healthy young women taking spironolactone for acne have no increased rate of hyperkalemia

AAD: Low Rate of Hyperkalemia With Spironolactone Use

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Rate in women taking spironolactone comparable to baseline rate among healthy young women
Telangiectatic photoaging is a distinct dermatological disorder from erythematotelangiectatic subtype of rosacea

AAD: Telangiectatic Photoaging Distinct From Rosacea Subtype

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Histological, gene expression findings differentiate TP from erythematotelangiectatic rosacea
For patients with psoriasis

AAD: Herpes Zoster Incidence Up With Combo Tx for Psoriasis

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Physicians may need to consider offering a herpes zoster preventive vaccine to patients
Vitamin D supplements may slow or prevent low-grade prostate cancer from progressing

ACS: Vitamin D May Help Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer

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Many who received vitamin D supplementation showed decrease in tumor growth
The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer is much higher for Caucasians than Hispanics or Asians

AAD: Study Examines Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

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Incidence of NMSC much higher among Caucasians; Hispanic patients significantly younger
For patients with persistent atrial fibrillation and heart failure

ACC: Catheter Ablation Tops Amiodarone for Persistent A-Fib

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More patients with persistent AF and heart failure are recurrence-free with catheter ablation
For obese patients with atrial fibrillation

ACC: Sustained Weight Loss Cuts A-Fib Burden

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Weight loss of >10 percent linked to six-fold increase in odds of arrhythmia-free survival