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Sprint and strength performance are improved in nonasthmatic athletes by using β2-agonists

β2-Agonists Improve Nonaerobic Athletic Performance

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Specifically, sprint and strength performance were enhanced with use of β2-agonists
Treatment with vitamin D3 versus placebo does not result in a significant difference in the incidence and recurrence of depression or clinically relevant depressive symptoms or in a change in mood scores among adults aged 50 years or older without clinically relevant depressive symptoms

Vitamin D3 Does Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Recurrence

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Incidence and recurrence of depression, change in mood scores did not differ from placebo for adults ≥50
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening the general adult population for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Aug. 4 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Still Advises Against Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening

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Harms of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis outweigh benefits in general population
A distance learning program is effective for reducing outpatient prescribing for pediatric acute respiratory tract infection visits

Program Cuts Outpatient Antibiotic Rx for Peds Respiratory Infections

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Distance learning program includes online tutorials, webinars; video vignettes; individualized feedback
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Remote Weight-Loss Program Optimized to Cut Costs, Maximize Results

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New method yielded best results, lower costs for overweight adults assigned to weight-loss programs
Repetitive negative thinking may be associated with increased Alzheimer disease risk

Long-Term Negative Thinking Tied to Alzheimer Risk

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Association seen between negative thinking, cognitive decline, neuroimaging markers
Probiotics are not recommended for most digestive conditions

Probiotics Not Recommended for Most Digestive Conditions

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Probiotics for Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, C. difficile should be used only in context of clinical trial
World Trade Center (WTC) responders with cognitive impairment have reductions in cortical thickness

WTC Responders With Impaired Cognition Have Brain Changes

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Another study IDs plasma proteins associated with PTSD, MCI, both in World Trade Center responders
Cost-related prescription nonadherence is highest among younger U.S. women compared with individuals living in 10 other high-income countries

Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women

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One in four women report cost-related nonadherence versus one in seven men
Botox injections

Botox Injections May Ease Depression

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An FDA database revealed that people who receive Botox injections report less depression