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Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with frequent headache in middle-aged and older men

Low Serum Vitamin D Linked to Frequent Headache in Men

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Significantly increased odds of headache for those in lowest versus highest serum 25(OH)D quartile
Tetracycline combined with colchicine is effective for treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa

Tetracycline + Colchicine Effective in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Combination treatment effective for disease control with signs of improvement at three months
Sitagliptin has a neutral effect on cardiovascular risk among older patients with type 2 diabetes

Sitagliptin Has Neutral CV Risk Effect in Elderly With T2DM, CVD

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Neutral effects on cardiovascular risk among older patients with well-controlled T2DM and CVD
A metabolite produced in the digestion of red meat

Gut Metabolite May Help Predict Cardiovascular Mortality Risk

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Trimethylamine N-oxide may trigger plaque build-up in blood vessels
Migraine sufferers may face a slightly higher risk of stroke after an operation

Migraineurs May Face Higher Risk of Stroke After Surgery

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The risk is small, but concerning, researchers say
For patients undergoing bariatric surgery

Post-Op Incentive Spirometry Not Beneficial After Bariatric Surgery

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No effect on postoperative hypoxemia, arterial oxygen saturation level, or pulmonary complications
Spending on care after surgery is mainly driven by postacute care setting

Postacute Care Setting Drives Spending on Care After Surgery

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Variation in postacute care spending attenuated after adjustment for postacute care setting
A quality improvement initiative can reduce the number of human milk administration errors in the neonatal intensive care unit

Quality Improvement Initiative Cuts Milk Administration Errors

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Reduction in number of expired milk, preparation, wrong-milk-to-wrong-infant errors
High-deductible health plans have multiplied in recent years

Many Families Find High Health Care Deductibles Burdensome

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Studies suggest significant out-of-pocket costs may harm low-income and chronically ill patients
Smoking kills about six million people a year

Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars

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Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say