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Pregabalin Significantly Improves Neuropathic Pain
Pregabalin-linked improvement in pain seen regardless of time since pain onset
High Glycemic Index Diet Raises Hepatic Fat, Glycogen Stores
One-week high GI diet increases hepatic fat and glycogen stores compared with low GI diet
Incidence of Hair Removal-Linked Injuries Up From 1991 to 2013
Highest injury rates seen for face for males and lower limbs for females
CDC: COPD-Related Mortality Mostly Down in the United States
However, rates are up for black women and middle-aged patients
New Electrical Stimulation Method Ups Dexterity After Stroke
With help of sensor-laden glove, non-affected hand used to regain some control of affected hand
AAA Progression Tied to Higher Plasma D-Dimer Concentration
Patients with sub-aneurysmal aortic dilatation have higher plasma D-dimer than controls
Probable PTSD Linked to Bronchodilator Response, Asthma
Probable PTSD linked to incident asthma even after adjustment for baseline bronchodilator response
Caregivers for Cancer Patients Face Unique Challenges
Survey results suggest more support is warranted
Early Palliative Care Ups QOL for Terminal Cancer Patients
Early care also increases chances of having end-of-life discussions
Losartan Reduces Aldosterone in Patients With HTN, Without OSA
No significant reductions in response to losartan for those with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea
