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Good Vision and Eye Health Rated High Priority by U.S. Adults
However, many adults are unaware about important eye diseases and risk factors for losing vision
Nonsterile Gloves Don’t Up Risk of Infection in Minor Skin Sx
Meta-analysis shows no increased relative risk for wound infections in outpatient cutaneous surgery
Lipid Fractions May Be Linked to Risk of CAD, Diabetes
Increase in LDL-C, triglycerides linked to higher CAD risk; LDL-C, HDL-C linked to lower risk of diabetes
About One-Third Have Symptom Spikes After Peds Concussion
Risk of symptom spikes increased with an abrupt increase in mental activity from one day to next
Skin Pigmentation, Fluence Determine IPL Side Effects
Single dose of ultraviolet radiation after intense pulsed light does not amplify side effects
Pioglitazone Cuts Diabetes Risk After Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Findings for patients with recent ischemic stroke/TIA and insulin resistance, but no history of diabetes
Prolonged Detection of Zika RNA Reported in Pregnant Women
Zika virus RNA detected up to 46 days after symptom onset; 53 days after exposure in five women
Lymphatic Filariasis Linked to Higher Risk of HIV Infection
Population-based study in Tanzania shows lymphatic filariasis is an independent risk factor for HIV infection
Statin Use Tied to Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s in Diabetes
Protective effects for all statins, except lovastatin; evidence of dose-dependent trend
Soy Isoflavone May Improve Bone Health Post Menopause
Improvement of cardiovascular risk markers, but detrimental effect on thyroid function
