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Knee Instability Increases Risk of Falls in Older Adults
Those who experience knee buckling are at increased risk of recurrent falls
Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Not Up VTE Recurrence Risk
Also, subclinical hyperthyroidism may be associated with lower risk of recurrent VTE in the elderly
PCPs Have Important Role to Play in Senior Visual Health
Role includes providing referrals, promoting behavioral modifications and low-vision rehab
Microneedling Appears Promising in Darker Skin Types
Microneedling can yield clinical efficacy with minimal risk of adverse events in various conditions
Allergies, Asthma, Eczema Tied to Lower Risk of Glioma
Researchers found 30 percent lower odds for those with respiratory allergies and eczema
CDC: New Zika Warning for Pregnant Women, Sex Partners
Women should not have sex while pregnant if male partners have visited or live in Zika-affected areas
Histopathologic Findings Described for MERS-CoV Autopsy
Main finding in lungs was diffuse alveolar damage; evidence of chronic disease in other organs
Planned Parenthood Exclusion Cuts Contraceptive Provision
Exclusion in Texas linked to reduction in long-acting reversible, injectable contraceptives
Doctors Offer Suggestions for Electronic Health Records
Suggestions offered on how to make EHRs more functional in practice, and reduce regulatory burden
High-Dose Statins Benefit Some Cases of Macular Degeneration
Patients experienced disappearance of drusen under the retina, slight improvement in vision clarity
