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Correlated Spectroscopy IDs Changes in BRCA1/2 Carriers
Lipid and metabolite deregulation seen in breast tissue of women carrying BRCA1/2 mutations
Six Months of Valganciclovir in CMV Provides Long-Term Benefit
Improved hearing and developmental outcomes in long term for neonates with symptomatic CMV
Major Health, Cost Burden for U.S. Patients With Eczema
U.S. adults with eczema spent over $29 billion in out-of-pocket health costs in 2012
Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction
Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Age-Specific Causal Link for Adiposity, CV Risk Factors
Causal effect of adiposity on BP, fasting levels of insulin, CRP, IL-6, HDL in <55-year stratum
ACP Issues Recommendations for Management of Pressure Ulcers
Two clinical practice guidelines provide recommendations on prevention, treatment
Severe Obesity in Youth Even Riskier Than Thought
Half of those studied had elevated BP or dyslipidemia, 15 percent had diabetes mellitus
Both High and Low Intensity Exercise Benefit Weight, Waist
But only higher intensity exercise lowers blood glucose levels
Higher Coffee Consumption Tied to Less Coronary Calcium
Three to five cups daily appears to lower risk
