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Increase Noted in Mindfulness Practices From 2002 to 2012
Farm, blue-collar workers have lower mindfulness practice compared to white-collar workers
Worsening QoL Linked to Early Tx Discontinuation in Breast Cancer
Worsening in any MENQOL domain or menopause-specific QoL linked to early treatment cessation
Low Serum Vitamin D Linked to Frequent Headache in Men
Significantly increased odds of headache for those in lowest versus highest serum 25(OH)D quartile
Tetracycline + Colchicine Effective in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Combination treatment effective for disease control with signs of improvement at three months
Sitagliptin Has Neutral CV Risk Effect in Elderly With T2DM, CVD
Neutral effects on cardiovascular risk among older patients with well-controlled T2DM and CVD
Gut Metabolite May Help Predict Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
Trimethylamine N-oxide may trigger plaque build-up in blood vessels
Migraineurs May Face Higher Risk of Stroke After Surgery
The risk is small, but concerning, researchers say
Post-Op Incentive Spirometry Not Beneficial After Bariatric Surgery
No effect on postoperative hypoxemia, arterial oxygen saturation level, or pulmonary complications
Postacute Care Setting Drives Spending on Care After Surgery
Variation in postacute care spending attenuated after adjustment for postacute care setting
Quality Improvement Initiative Cuts Milk Administration Errors
Reduction in number of expired milk, preparation, wrong-milk-to-wrong-infant errors
