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Mutations in ANGPTL4 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease
Two studies show variant carriers have better lipid levels, lower likelihood of coronary artery disease
Annual Visit Rate for Obesity Is 49 Visits Per 1,000 Persons
Visits for obesity more likely to include height, weight, BP assessments; blood glucose, lipid testing
AHA: Even One Alcoholic Drink May Temporarily Up CV Risk
But within 24 hours, that same beverage can be generally protective
AAOS: Steroid Tx Too Close to Hip Surgery Can Up Infection Risk
Hip replacement should be delayed for three months after steroid injection, researchers say
Ovarian CA Encompasses More Than One Kind of Malignancy
Better understanding needed to improve prevention, detection, treatment, U.S. panel notes
High Mole Count Doesn’t Always Indicate Higher Melanoma Risk
Physicians shouldn't rely on mole count as the only reason to perform skin exams
AHA: Too Many Errors With Smartphone Blood Pressure App
Measurements were off four out of five times when popular mobile application was tested
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Superior for Abscess
Higher clinical cure rate compared with placebo in setting in which MRSA was prevalent
Excimer Laser Efficacious for Chronic Hand and Foot Eczema
Reductions seen in average physician's global assessment scores, total lesion/symptom score
Decrease in Pediatric S. aureus Infections Due to MRSA
During study period, decrease noted in S. aureus susceptibility to clindamycin
