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Severe Symptoms, Ocular Pain Linked to Dry Eye Persistence
Non-ocular factors such as sleep disturbance, metal health status also linked to symptoms at one year
Bell’s Palsy Tied to Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine
Increased risk for Bell's palsy in those with concomitant administration of other vaccines
755-nm Diode Laser Safe, Effective for Hair Removal
Authors say three methods using the 755-nm diode laser offer promising results
Platelet-Rich Plasma Superior for Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome
Autologous platelet-rich plasma efficacious for a longer duration than LA/corticosteroid
Postprandial Hyperglycemia Linked to CVD Incidence in T2DM
Association with cardiovascular disease and mortality is independent of mean HbA1c level
Personal Health Care Spending Continues to Soar in the U.S.
Highest spending on diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and low back and neck pain in 2013
Opicapone As Levodopa Adjunct Cuts Motor Fluctuations in PD
In Parkinson's disease, 50-mg/day opicapone linked to significant reduction in mean daily off-time
1996-2013 Saw Increase in U.S. Health Care Spending on Children
Greatest areas of growth in absolute terms were inpatient well-newborn care, ADHD, and asthma
Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use
Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
Families Provide 1.5B Hours of Care to Special Needs Children
Family care most likely in children who are young, poor, and with severe conditions
