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The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Acetaminophen may do more than simply dull pain -- it may also dull positive and negative emotions

Acetaminophen Appears to Blunt Emotional Response

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Research involved two experiments, each enlisting about 80 college students
Statin use is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer risk

Statin Use Inversely Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Risk reduction appears sex specific, with significant reduction seen for men, but not women
Grape polyphenols may act in the intestine to protect against metabolic syndrome

Grape Polyphenols May Protect Against Metabolic Sx Via Gut

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Mouse model shows modification of microbial community structure with grape polyphenol
High levels of free testosterone and bioavailable testosterone

SHBG Predicts Erectile Dysfunction Risk in Young Men

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Free, bioavailable testosterone levels independently tied to ED risk
An in-person skin examination is important for detection of incidentally-identified skin malignancies

Teledermatology Implications for Incidental Skin CA Detection

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Most frequently biopsied incidental malignancies seen on head and neck
Visit-to-visit variability in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol can independently predict cardiovascular events in individuals with coronary artery disease

Visit-to-Visit LDL-C Variability Predicts Cardiac Event Risk

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Variability predicts increased risk in patients with coronary artery disease, independent of LDL-C levels
Significant reductions can be made in operating room time lost due to cancellation on the day of surgery

Quality Improvement Intervention Cuts Lost OR Time

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Instruction sheets, text-message reminders can cut time lost due to cancellation on day of surgery
Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Effects of n-3 PUFAs on Insulin Sensitivity Unclear

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No effect on peripheral insulin sensitivity; modest improvement in hepatic insulin sensitivity