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β2-Agonists Improve Nonaerobic Athletic Performance
Specifically, sprint and strength performance were enhanced with use of β2-agonists
Vitamin D3 Does Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Recurrence
Incidence and recurrence of depression, change in mood scores did not differ from placebo for adults ≥50
USPSTF Still Advises Against Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening
Harms of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis outweigh benefits in general population
Program Cuts Outpatient Antibiotic Rx for Peds Respiratory Infections
Distance learning program includes online tutorials, webinars; video vignettes; individualized feedback
Remote Weight-Loss Program Optimized to Cut Costs, Maximize Results
New method yielded best results, lower costs for overweight adults assigned to weight-loss programs
Long-Term Negative Thinking Tied to Alzheimer Risk
Association seen between negative thinking, cognitive decline, neuroimaging markers
Probiotics Not Recommended for Most Digestive Conditions
Probiotics for Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, C. difficile should be used only in context of clinical trial
WTC Responders With Impaired Cognition Have Brain Changes
Another study IDs plasma proteins associated with PTSD, MCI, both in World Trade Center responders
Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women
One in four women report cost-related nonadherence versus one in seven men
Botox Injections May Ease Depression
An FDA database revealed that people who receive Botox injections report less depression