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A case of accidental overdose of an Atropa belladonna preparation highlights the dangers of the use of herbal remedies

Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies

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Trained herbalist accidentally ingested very large dose of atropine when ingesting Atropa belladonna
For patients with knee osteoarthritis

ACR: Chondroitin Sulfate Cuts Cartilage Volume Loss in Knee OA

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Chondroitin sulfate and celecoxib are equally effective at reducing knee osteoarthritis symptoms
A progressive resistance strength training program can improve some aspects of hand osteoarthritis

ACR: Resistance Training Program Beneficial in Hand Osteoarthritis

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Progressive resistance strength training program effective for pain, function, treatment satisfaction
Proton pump inhibitors appear to be linked with increased risk of chronic kidney disease

ASN: PPIs Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

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But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase
Exercise capacity and heart rate responses to exercise are effective predictors of short-term outcome among patients with stable coronary artery disease

Exercise Capacity, Heart Rate Response Predict CAD Outcomes

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Addition of exercise risk score to established risk model enhances discrimination
A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
About one-quarter of Achilles tendon ruptures are missed during doctors' initial examinations

Doctors Can Often Miss Achilles Tendon Diagnosis

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One in four ruptures missed during initial exam, but most patients still do well
Patients who shared a financial incentive with their doctor to lower their levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol achieved a statistically significant reduction after a year of treatment. These findings were published in the Nov. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

AHA: ‘Cash for Lower Cholesterol’ Program May Work

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Cooperation is key to program's success, but benefits are modest
More home-cooked meals may equal lower risk of type 2 diabetes

AHA: Home Cooking Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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Researchers also found association with fewer sugar-sweetened beverages, lower weight
Just one energy drink can cause potentially harmful spikes in both stress hormone levels and blood pressure in young

AHA: One Energy Drink Ups Blood Pressure, Norepinephrine Levels

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Physicians may need to ask young adults about energy drink intake in emergency settings