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Poor odor identification and poor self-reported olfactory function are associated with greater likelihood of earlier mortality

Smell Loss Predicts Mortality Irrespective of Dementia

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Researchers say olfactory loss might mark deteriorating health, irrespective of dementia
Caregiver participation in Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregivers Health behavioral interventions is not associated with increased Veterans Affairs or Medicare expenditures

REACH II, VA Did Not Increase Spending in Dementia Care

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Behavioral interventions program for Alzheimer's patient caregivers did not increase health costs
The serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram is associated with making more healthy food choices

Single Dose of SSRI Prompted Healthy Food Choices During Test

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Citalopram increased choices of more versus fewer healthy foods relative to placebo
Patients admitted to the hospital during The Joint Commission on-site inspections (surveys) have reduced mortality compared to that seen during non-survey weeks

30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks

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Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Individuals with autism have an increased risk of death from injury

Higher Risk of Death From Injury Among Individuals With Autism

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Leading causes of death attributed to injury include suffocation, asphyxiation, and drowning
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Vitamin E, Selenium Don’t Prevent Dementia in Older Men

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No reduction in the incidence of dementia with supplements of vitamin E, selenium, or both
Pregabalin does not significantly reduce the intensity of leg pain associated with sciatica

Pregabalin Doesn’t Cut Intensity of Sciatica-Linked Leg Pain

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No significant difference in leg-pain intensity score at week eight or 52 for pregabalin, placebo
Xadago (safinamide) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an add-on drug to treat Parkinson's patients who take levodopa or carbidopa but experience "off" episodes.

FDA Approves New Parkinson’s Add-On Drug Xadago

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To help prevent 'off' episodes among users of levodopa/carbidopa
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ω-3 Essential Fatty Acids May Protect Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye

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Pilot study shows ω-3 EFA supplementation is neuroprotective in patients with dry eye disease
Black and Asian medical students are less likely to be members of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society than white students

Black, Asian Medical Students Less Likely to Be AΩA Members

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After adjustment, black, Asian medical students are less likely than white students to be AΩA members