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Bicycling suppresses abnormal beta synchrony in the Parkinsonian basal ganglia

Bicycling ‘Overloads’ Movement Networks With Parkinson’s

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Cycling tied to movement-related suppression of pathological beta oscillations
Hemodialysis patients in the United States have high rates of prescriptions for opioids and many also receive high doses of the potentially addictive drugs

Opioid Rx, Dosing Often Excessive in Dialysis Patients

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High-risk dialysis population also subject to the risks of long-term opioid use
Nonadherence to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers and/or statins following acute myocardial infarction is associated with higher mortality

Nonadherence to Statins + ACEIs/ARBs Risky Post MI

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Adherence to beta-blockers may not be as beneficial to patients after myocardial infarction
Pulse oximetry plus cardiac auscultation is a reliable method for neonatal congenital heart disease screening

Pulse Ox + Auscultation Reliable for Congenital Heart Screening

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The method significantly improves detection rate of major CHD in newborns
The majority of older patients are aware of medication harms

Few Older Patients Aware of Deprescribing

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Although the majority surveyed are aware of medication harms
Serum cystatin C level is an excellent predictor of mortality in patients with cirrhotic ascites

Serum Cystatin C Predicts Mortality With Cirrhotic Ascites

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Creatinine levels not tied to mortality or type 1 hepatorenal syndrome
Percutaneous bleomycin injections are effective and tolerable for the treatment of vascular malformations

Percutaneous Sclerotherapy With Bleomycin Effective, Tolerable

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Significant improvement seen with injection treatment of vascular malformations
For individuals without diabetes

Fasting Blood Glucose Trajectory May Predict Future MI

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Increased risk for elevated-stable pattern; decreased risk for elevated-decreasing pattern
Concussion during adolescence increases the risk of subsequent multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Concussion May Increase Multiple Sclerosis Risk

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Findings based upon sustaining at least one concussion during adolescence
Use of a fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for genitourinary symptoms of menopause

Laser Tx Aids Genitourinary Symptoms of Menopause

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Women report decreased vaginal dryness, increased frequency of intercourse