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Review: No Blood Pressure Lowering Effect for Vitamin D
No reductions in systolic, diastolic BP in trial-level analysis, individual patient data analysis
Jyoti Meditation Program Effective for Chronic Neck Pain
Reductions in pain, pain-related bothersomeness with meditation versus exercise control
Genetic Variation Impacts Aspirin/NSAID Link to CRC Risk
Use of aspirin, NSAIDs lowers risk of CRC in association with genetic variation at two SNPs
Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
Accuracy High for Pathologists Interpreting Breast Biopsy
Based on single breast slide, overall agreement 75.3 percent for individual pathologist versus consensus
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Propranolol Seems Prophylactic Against Infantile Hemangiomas
Case study involves infant treated shortly after birth; skin lesions appeared after suspension of propranolol
MMR Vaccination Rates Might Be As Low As 50 Percent
Analysis estimates MMR vaccination rates at 50 to 86 percent among exposed population in recent outbreak
Tips Provided for Residents Applying to Fellowship Training
Specific tips provided for those applying to pulmonary, critical care medicine fellowship training
High Satisfaction for Ablative Fractional Skin Resurfacing
Improvements in skin-related quality of life, patient satisfaction with skin appearance
