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Diagnostic Potential for Blood-Based NfL in Parkinson’s Disease
Blood neurofilament light chain levels may prove useful in both primary care and specialized clinics
Guideline Issued on Molecular Biomarkers for CRC Tissues
21 guideline statements developed, including 8 recommendations, 10 consensus opinions
Prenatal BPA Exposure May Dampen Body’s Fullness Cues
Mice born to mothers exposed to BPA found less responsive to leptin
Review: Smokeless Tobacco Linked to Increased Risk of T2DM
Findings from five pooled cohorts show risk up with each additional box of snus consumed per week
Male Contraceptive Gel Shows Promise in Monkeys
Primate study shows injected gel may one day be alternative to traditional vasectomy
Not Enough High-Risk Women Being Screened for BRCA1/2
Only half get BRCA screen, and more than half of those who don't say doctors never recommended it
Primary Care Exercise Counseling Cost-Effective for Older Men
Total direct cost of the intervention was $459 per participant; mainly for counselor effort
Electroacupuncture Can Relieve Pain During Alcohol Withdrawal
In rat study, hyperalgesia could be mitigated by EA via mechanism involving mu opioid receptors
Very Brief Exposure to Phobic Stimuli Beneficial in Therapy
Process may facilitate processing, while minimizing experience of fear
Patient Satisfaction High With Nurse-Led Chronic Kidney Dz Care
Suggested improvements relate to car-parking, more practical support, accessible locations
