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High Dose of Vitamin D Tied to Higher Risk of Falls in Elderly
No benefit on lower extremity function and increased risk of falls for higher monthly doses
Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player
Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6
Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test
Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
Infertility Treatment Not Linked to Children’s Development
No link for any treatment type with failing any developmental domain after stratifying by plurality
Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s
Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
Axillary pCR Linked to Improved Breast Cancer Survival
Very high survival for axillary pathologic complete response for women with HER2-positive disease
Women in Oregon No Longer Need Rx for Birth Control
Those younger than 18 still require a doctor's prescription, but that may change in a few years
Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
History of Asthma May Be Linked to Shingles Risk in Adults
Odds of herpes zoster 70 percent higher among people with respiratory condition
