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ASN: Caffeine Associated With Reduced Mortality in CKD
Chronic kidney disease patients in highest quartile of caffeine consumption have lowest risk for mortality
GLP-1 May Mediate Effects of Gastric Bypass on CNS Activation
After Roux-en-Y, CNS activation reduced in response to food cues, GLP-1 levels significantly elevated
Driving Impairment Warnings Often Not Given With Rx Meds
For most drug categories, those who do receive warnings perceive higher risk of impaired driving
Liposuction Can Reduce Lymphedema-Related Swelling
Case report describes beneficial effect for three patients with lymphedema affecting the leg or arm
Nutritional Therapy Beneficial in Chronic Kidney Disease
Management of uremia, electrolyte imbalances, water/salt retention may help increase longevity
Midlife Systemic Inflammation Tied to Late-Life Brain Volume
Smaller hippocampal, Alzheimer's signature region volumes seen 24 years after inflammation noted
Race a Factor in Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
Prevalence and frequency of multiple plaques were higher for black men
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Oct. 26-30
The 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of...
Prescription-Strength Steroids Sold Without Prescription
Case report highlights Funbact-A, available online, which contains prescription-strength betamethasone
Favorable Prognosis for Syncope Patients Discharged From ER
Readmission rates below 1 percent for those hospitalized and those discharged, not hospitalized
