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American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 15-18

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The 120th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct....
From 1999 to 2014 the numbers of deaths

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths Down 1999 to 2014

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Additional study needed to demonstrate the efficacy of residential CO alarms
Eating a Mediterranean diet and consuming caffeine may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration

AAO: Fruit-Rich Mediterranean Diet, Caffeine May Cut AMD Risk

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Researchers found both linked to lower risk of age-related macular degeneration
Exposure to high concentrations of lead -- often found in glazes that line traditional Mexican ceramics

Lead Poisoning Possible From Glazed Mexican Ceramics

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Canadian woman's illness highlights danger from glazes with high lead levels
For patients with lentigo maligna in-situ melanoma

pCR of 37 Percent for Topical Imiquimod in Lentigo Maligna

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With imiquimod cure rate of 80 percent, half of surveyed patients preferred imiquimod over surgery
For men with low-risk prostate cancer

Higher Grade Disease at Prostatectomy With Surveillance

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No difference in other adverse pathological outcomes versus men undergoing immediate surgery
For patients undergoing lumbar and cervical spine surgeries

Multiple Factors Tied to Spinal Op Fulfillment of Expectations

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Findings in patients undergoing lumbar and cervical spine surgery who were surveyed pre- and post-op
For breast cancer care

Bundled-Payment Program Deemed Better for Breast CA Care

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Better adherence to quality indicators, outcome, and cost control over time in Taiwanese study
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) does not improve reported health status during the year following acute myocardial infarction; however

Cardiac Rehabilitation Does Not Up Health Status After AMI

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However, participation did confer a significant survival benefit
External knee adduction is a significant predictor of medial compartment contact forces in both limbs after anterior cruciate ligament injury

External Knee Adduction Moment Predicts Contact Forces in ACL

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Significant contributions for vertical ground reaction force, co-contraction in uninvolved limb only