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Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Surgery Deemed Fitting for Some Stage IIIB NSCLC Patients
Longer overall survival in patients undergoing surgical resection, compared to chemo-radiation only
Vaccine Tied to Less Postherpetic Neuralgia in Shingles
Findings support immunization of older adults
Metabolic Syndrome Up With ADT in Prostate Cancer
Increases in components of metabolic syndrome, and in prevalence of full metabolic syndrome
Healthy Teens Exhibit Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Significant drop in forced expiratory volume in one second reported for 17.8 percent of teens
MRI Can Visualize Effects of Traction on Herniated Discs
Changes include change in disc shape, reduction of herniated disc volume, widening of the facet joint
NASH-Linked Changes Impact Metformin Pharmacokinetics
Mice study shows alteration in kidney transporter expression, altered metformin pharmacokinetics
Therapy Program Improves Teens’ Diabetes, Depression
Family program is effective whether delivered in clinic or via videoconferencing
Omega-3s May Be Useful Adjunct to Opioids in Pain Therapy
Omega-3 may reduce side effects, development of morphine tolerance
Resident Education Intervention Ups Patient Satisfaction
Improvement in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores
