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Lycopene Inversely Linked to Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Findings from 96,196 postmenopausal women enrolled in Women's Health Initiative
Various Strategies Used by Patients With HIV, Chronic Pain
Some, such as substance use, may have negative health consequences
Many Adults Maintain Adequate Vitamin D With Minimal UVR
Review shows adequate serum vitamin D levels despite negligible ultraviolet radiation exposure
Considerable Surgeon-Level Variation in Radical Prostatectomy
Variation exists at high-volume center when selecting patients with low-risk prostate cancer
Antipsychotic Rx Often Relates to Non-Approved Indications
Major categories of reasons for medication use are behavioral, psychiatric, emotional states, cognition
Milk Protein Detected in Some ‘Cow’s Milk-Free’ Baked Goods
Cow's milk protein detected in non-prepacked bakery products sold as free of cow's milk
Use of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Options Low in Hip, Knee OA
Docs need to encourage patients to use exercise, weight loss as recommended in guidelines
Productivity Growth in U.S. Hospitals During 2002 to 2011
In adjusted analyses, productivity growth seen for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia
More Rapid Refeeding Protocol Seems Safe in Anorexia Nervosa
2 kg/week weight gain appears safe for patients; low hypophosphatemia rates seen
At Least 4 to 5 Percent Weight Loss Needed to Cut Diabetes Risk
Findings in Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation, hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent
