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A bumper crop of Amanita phalloides ("death cap") mushrooms in northern California is likely to blame for the poisonings of 14 people in December

CDC: 14 in California Poisoned by Amanita phalloides Mushrooms

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Foraging by novices tied to three people needing liver transplants and permanent brain damage in a child
Various methods are available for reducing the risk of HIV transmission in HIV-discordant couples who would like to attempt conception

Conception Options Available for HIV-Discordant Couples

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Risk-reducing strategies are available for using sperm from HIV-infected male attempting conception
For patients with allergic rhinitis

Grass Pollen SLIT Slows Course of Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma

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Tx associated with slower AR progression, less frequent asthma onset, slower asthma progression
Non-shivering thermogenesis can transform storage adipose tissues into metabolically active tissue

Non-Shivering Thermogenesis Can Activate Metabolic Pathways

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Non-shivering thermogenesis results in activation and expansion of brown and beige adipose tissue

American College of Sports Medicine, May 30 – June 3

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The American College of Sports Medicine's 64th Annual Meeting and 8th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine The annual meeting of the American...
The methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene A1298C polymorphism does not appear to be related to methotrexate efficacy or toxicity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

MTHFR A1298C Polymorphism Not Linked to MTX Outcomes in RA

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No significant link for MTHFR gene A1298C polymorphism with methotrexate efficacy, toxicity
Diagnosis of subsequent metastases is associated with substantially increased costs and medical resource use among patients initially diagnosed with localized prostate cancer

Substantial Increase in Costs With Metastases in Prostate CA

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Costs peak during month of metastases diagnosis, reaching $13,291
For patients taking oral anticoagulants

Model Predicts Acute GI Bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients

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New scoring model includes five factors predictive of GI bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants
For adults with hypertension treated with antihypertensive medication

Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk

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Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
For effective hand hygiene

Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs

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Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature