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Personalized Assessments During Eye Visits Don’t Lower HbA1c
No benefit for personalized education, risk assessment performed during ophthalmologic visits
School Scoliosis Screening Has Sustained Effectiveness
Across five consecutive years increase in prevalence and sensitivity for curves of 20 degrees or more
Sexual Assault at ‘Epidemic Levels’ Among College Women
Many raped when incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, researchers find
Probiotic Mixture VSL#3 Shows Promise for Crohn’s Recurrence
Lower mucosal levels of inflammatory cytokines on day 90 for patients receiving VSL#3 versus placebo
Resistance Training Effects Vary Per Genetic Profiles
Not as effective in women with high risk for obesity
Progress Toward Mind-Controlled Robotic Limbs
Research is still preliminary, but implants demonstrating some success
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
Physical Resistance Training Ups Sexual Function in PCOS
Significant improvements in total FSFI score and in desire, excitement, lubrication domains
History of Depression May Raise Parkinson’s Risk
Study finds association, but overall risk is low -- only about 1 percent
Proper Analysis Over Intuition for Avoiding Improper Antibiotic Use
Identifying illness correctly is key to drugs' effectiveness, researcher says
