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The addition of tiotropium to long-acting β2-agonists (LABA) and/or inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) does not reduce chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations compared to LABA/ICS alone

Triple Therapy No Benefit for COPD Exacerbations

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Findings based long-acting β2-agonists, inhaled corticosteroids + tiotropium
The new term

AAP: ALTE Now Termed ‘Brief Resolved Unexplained Events’

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'BRUE' replaces the previous term, 'apparent life-threatening events'
Femtosecond laser capsulotomy efficacy is decreased in mature cataracts

Femtosecond Laser Capsulotomy Limited in Mature Cataracts

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Higher occurrence rates of tags and incomplete capsulotomies in mature cataracts
Electronic health records may be impairing the physician-patient relationship

A Doctor’s View: EHRs Impair Physician-Patient Relationship

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Physician discusses impact of EHR on the physician-patient relationship
A series of hand signals has been developed for use during computed tomography or angiographic procedures

Hand Signals Developed for Communication During CT

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Series of hand signals developed for communication between radiologists, radiographers
The incidence of transfusion-transmitted malaria can be reduced with use of a whole blood pathogen-reduction system

Pathogen Reduction System Prevents Malaria Via Transfusion

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Plasmodium inactivation in whole blood reduces incidence of transfusion-transmitted malaria
Higher intake of saturated fat from foods is associated with more aggressive prostate cancer

Diet Can Impact Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer

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Researchers also suggests that statins may help counteract harmful effect of fatty foods
When it comes to dealing with illness

Many Americans Turn to ‘Laying on of Hands’ to Promote Healing

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And, nearly nine out of 10 have asked for divine intervention for someone else
Varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) don't appear to raise the risk of mental health disorders such as depression

No Link for Smoking Cessation Meds, Mental Health Issues

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Meds like varenicline and bupropion may be safer to use than smokers often realize
Plasma homocysteine and its metabolite homocysteine thiolactone contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology via the amyloid-β-fibrinogen interaction

Homocysteine Tied to Alzheimer’s Via Aβ-Fibrinogen Interaction

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Elevated levels of plasma HC/HCTL contribute to Alzheimer's pathology via Aβ-fibrinogen interaction