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Magnesium Levels Tied to Dementia Risk

Both too high and too low of levels tied to increased dementia risk
Administration of histamine-producing gut microbes to histidine decarboxylase-deficient mice reduces inflammation and tumor formation

Histamine May Play Role in Colorectal Tumorigenesis

Histamine-producing probiotic reduces inflammation, suppresses colon tumors in mice
Following consumption of hen's egg there is an increase in hen's egg protein in house dust collected from the eating area and bed

Hen’s Egg Detectable in Dust Samples After Egg Consumption

Hen's egg was detectable in dust samples of eating area and bed in eight of eight households
In patients with type 2 diabetes being treated with a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor

Anagliptin Effect on LDL in T2DM Via ApoB-100 Synthesis

Improvement appears mediated, at least in part, through suppression of apoB-100 synthesis
Half of repeat antibiotic dispensings in Australia are used to extend the initial course

Half of Repeat Antibiotics in Australia Extend Initial Rx

More than one in five occur at least one month after the initial prescription
Patients with age-related macular degeneration have altered plasma metabolomic profiles compared with those without the condition

Metabolomic Profiles Differ With Macular Degeneration

The most significant metabolites identified are part of the lipid pathways
Monthly feedback significantly improves colonoscopy quality measures

Monthly Feedback Linked to Improved Colonoscopy Quality

But no improvement observed with quarterly feedback
The American College of Physicians does not support the legalization of physician-assisted suicide

ACP Does Not Support Legalization of Assisted Suicide

Legalization would affect trust in the patient-physician relationship, and in the medical profession
The incidence of deaths or cardiac arrest is 1.74 per 100

Deaths, Cardiac Arrest Not Rare in Triathlon Participants

Incidence of death or cardiac arrest 1.74 per 100,000 participants; higher incidence in men, with age
From 2000 to 2015

Total of 0.21 Years Lost Due to Opioid-Related Poisoning Deaths

Drug-related poisoning deaths up from 2000 to 2015, with most of the increase due to opioid deaths