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For patients with primary open-angle glaucoma

Retinal Ganglion Cell + Inner Plexiform Layer Loss Affects QoL

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Glaucoma-related macular RGC+IPL loss linked to vision-related quality of life more than thickness
The traditional idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis algorithm performs poorly

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Algorithm Performs Poorly

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Positive predictive value and sensitivity of 42.2 and 55.6 percent; modified IPF algorithm improves PPV
Nearly 10 million American adults have a serious mental illness

SAMHSA: 9.8 Million U.S. Adults Have Serious Mental Illness

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And more than a third aren't getting treatment, according to new federal report
Traditional Chinese medicine might have a role to play in treating or preventing cardiovascular disease in the West

Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients

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Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
From 1980 to 2015 the prevalence of obesity doubled in more than 70 countries

Obesity Prevalence Has Doubled in More Than 70 Countries

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From 1980 to 2015 there was a continuous increase in obesity prevalence in most other countries
A host of new medications that appear to prevent migraine headaches are in the final stages of testing and approval in the United States

Several New Medications in the Pipeline to Prevent Migraine

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New injectable drugs work by targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide
Medical students frequently do not achieve mastery of the skills necessary for accurate measurement of blood pressure

Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements

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Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly

Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 3-7

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The Associated Professional Sleep Societies' 31st Annual Meeting - SLEEP 2017 The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (SLEEP 2017) was...
For patients with Crohn's disease

Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis

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Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking
or patients aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del-cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator

Lumacaftor, Ivacaftor Linked to Improved Lung Function in CF

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Findings in patients aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del-CFTR