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DASH Diet May Be Beneficial for Gout Patients
Dietary approach to prevent gout should be considered first-line therapy, researcher says
U.S. Female Doctors Reimbursed Significantly Less Than Males
Medicare reimbursement review finds male specialists earning more
One-Third of Patients Don’t Retain Important Warfarin Info
There is further drop off in information retention six weeks after initial counseling
Virtual Reality Component Reduces Risk of Falls in Elderly
Addition of non-immersive virtual reality component to treadmill training reduces falls in at-risk
Many U.S. Hospitals Offer Language Services
Percentage of hospitals offering language services increases with level of need
Zika May Be Responsible for Arthrogryposis in Newborns
Cause isn't clear, but brain scans hint that problem comes from nerves, not joints
Risk of Post-Op Opioid Abuse Deemed Low for Elderly Patients
Vast majority of patients use the meds short term to ease their pain
Contemporary ECG Criteria Cuts Costs of Screening Athletes
Use of Seattle and refined criteria reduces costs per athlete, per serious diagnosis versus 2010 ESC recs
Soy Isoflavone May Improve Bone Health Post Menopause
Improvement of cardiovascular risk markers, but detrimental effect on thyroid function
Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
Being overweight or obese increases incidence of OA, especially in the knee
