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APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency
Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals
Vitamin K Antagonists Appear to Be Well Tolerated
Study Short-Form 36 scores improved during initial 3 months of treatment to level of general population
25(OH)D Levels Linked to Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Longer overall survival for patients with sufficient prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Phytoestrogen Supplementation Improves Menopause Symptoms
Review shows modest reductions in frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness, but not night sweats
High Glycemic Index/Load Diet Linked to Acne Vulgaris
Patients with acne also have significantly lower serum adiponectin levels than healthy controls
Nine-Protein Risk Score May Help Predict CV Events in Stable CHD
Risk score performed better than refit Framingham for predicting cardiovascular events
Statins Could Reduce Risk of Infection in Stroke Patients
Meds may have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body respond to infection
Daily Steps in Children With T1DM Tied to Early Atherosclerosis
Increase of 1,000 steps per day linked to decrease in mean/maximum aortic IMT
CDC: Alternative Medicine a Booming Business in U.S.
More than $30 billion paid out-of-pocket for acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care, supplements
Male PCPs Less Likely to Assess CVD Risk in Female Patients
French researchers say search of health records finds gender gap
