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Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
Good Moods Infectious Among Teens, Depression Is Not
Researchers say happy adolescents appear to help others avoid or recover from depression
Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls in Homebound Seniors
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
Nine Modifiable Factors May Be Key in Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk
Evidence suggests benefit from addressing related potentially modifiable risk factors
Non-Invasive Laser Technique Accurately Detects Melanoma
Small study showed 100 percent sensitivity and 90.9 percent specificity
Detailed Medical History Best Screening for Preeclampsia
Should remain method of screening until studies show aspirin reduces incidence of preeclampsia
Breast CA Mortality Rate 3.3% for Women Diagnosed With DCIS
But mortality rate higher for women diagnosed before age 35 and for black women
Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Could Treat Scar Contracture
Improvement seen both in appearance and range of motion after treatment
