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Yoga may be as effective as physical therapy for pain relief and improved function in patients with chronic low back pain

Yoga Noninferior to Physical Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain

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Nearly half of yoga group saw clinically meaningful improvement in pain and disability
Guidelines have been developed for perioperative management of antirheumatic drug therapy in patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty; the guidelines were published online June 16 in Arthritis Care & Research.

Guidelines Address Peri-Op Care in Rheumatic Disease

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Guidelines address use of antirheumatic drugs for adults with RA, SpA, JIA, SLE undergoing THA/TKA
Rising numbers of Americans may be getting too much vitamin D via supplementation

More Americans Using High-Doses of Vitamin D Supplementation

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Study finds more people are taking doses higher than recommended daily allowance
Novel biomarkers have been identified that may have utility for predicting prostate cancer in non-African-American men

Novel Biomarkers Identified for Prostate Cancer in Non-Blacks

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PCA3 and T2ERG add utility for predicting prostate cancer when combined with PCPT risk calculator
The risk of gastrointestinal injury and impaired function seems to increase along with the intensity and duration of exercise

Endurance Exercise Tied to Gastrointestinal Implications

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People who exercise excessively may be prone to 'exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome'
The physical and mental health benefits of pursuits like yoga and meditation begin in the genes

Yoga May Be Able to ‘Reverse’ Stress-Inducing DNA Reactions

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Mind-body interventions lead to decrease in nuclear factor kappa B and cytokines, researchers say
Acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to pain medications for some emergency department patients

Acupuncture Found to Be an Effective Analgesia Option in ER

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May provide a safe alternative to opioids, researchers say
For patients with atrial fibrillation

VKA Monotherapy Linked to Reduced MI, Stroke Risk in A-Fib

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Vitamin K antagonist + acetylsalicylic acid dual therapy associated with increased bleeding risk
The demand for primary care physicians is projected to increase 18.0 percent between 2013 and 2023

18 Percent Increase Projected in Primary Care Demand by 2023

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About half of increase in demand due to overall population growth, with aging also playing role
The average teen is no more active than the average 60-year-old

U.S. Teens Appear to Be As Sedentary As 60-Year-Olds

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The lack of exercise more evident among females than males, researchers say