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Dementia Rx May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson’s Patients
Those who took rivastigmine in study were 45 percent less likely to have an accident
Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary
Initial exposure to opioids appears to 'push' potential addicts to heroin
Health Coverage Improved As Result of Affordable Care Act
Hospital reimbursements up, births among young women more often privately covered
Mosquito Mesh an Option for Hernia Repair in Poor Countries
Researchers say this affordable innovation might improve access to the surgery
Low Resilience to Stress in Teens May Up Later T2DM Risk
Further research needed to discover underlying cause for increase in risk
Sugar Warning Labels Might Help Parents Skip Soda for Children
Survey suggests warnings of tooth decay, obesity, diabetes could reduce sugary drink sales
Screening Rates Down With Increasing Patient Panel Size
Increasing panel size linked to decreases in cancer screening, continuity, comprehensiveness of care
PPARγ Antagonist Imatinib Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Imatinib improves insulin sensitivity without causing side effects seen with other PPARγ-targeting drugs
No Benefit for Delaying Pregnancy After Early Loss
Couples with 0- to 3-month interval more likely to achieve live birth versus >3 months
Stem Cell Sources Used for HSCT Vary by Country, Resources
Use of bone marrow most common in Americas, Europe; increases with increasing income
