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Artificial Sweetener Use Up in U.S. Children in Recent Years
Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners rose from 8.7 to 25.1 percent from 1999 to 2012
Fecal Transplant No Better Than Oral Antibiotic for C. difficile
In direct comparison, researchers found no real difference between transplant, antibiotic treatment
Concussions May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Brain trauma seems to speed up mental decline in patients at genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Guidance Provided for Introduction of Foods to Infants
Complementary foods should not be introduced before 4 months or delayed beyond 6 months
Effect of Providing Price Info Varies for Type of Clinician
No difference in rate at which orders were placed across study arms for pediatric-focused clinicians
Tapeworm From Asian Waters Identified in Alaskan Salmon
But infection with the tapeworm appears to be uncommon, authors say
Allergy Diary Phone App Classifies Phenotypes in Rhinitis
Work impairment seen in 50 percent of users with troublesome rhinitis and/or ocular symptoms
Cognitive Stress Reduces Levodopa Effect in Parkinson’s
Levodopa effect significantly smaller during cognitive co-activation than during rest
More Education Needed for Clinicians on Transgender Health
Overall, 80.6 percent of clinicians report never having received training on transgender patient care
Use of Ethanol Cookstoves Can Lower BP, Reduce HTN
Randomized controlled trial shows reduction in diastolic BP for ethanol cookstoves
