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Risk of CV Events Up After Shingles Diagnosis in Seniors
Chance of stroke, myocardial infarction increased most in the first week after diagnosis
Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research
Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
Roughly Half of U.S. Hospitals Require Staff Flu Vaccination
And only 1.3 percent of VA hospitals mandate vaccination for health care workers
c-Jun N-terminal Kinase Essential for HSV Reactivation
JNK signaling results in histone methyl-phospho switch on HSV lytic promoters
PT Beats Surgery for Quick Relief of Carpal Tunnel Pain
Physical therapy as effective as surgery in medium, long term; more effective for pain relief in short term
Postpartum Lifestyle Program Cuts Weight Retention in GDM
Diabetes prevention program-derived lifestyle intervention benefits women with GDM
Nasal, Pharyngeal EPX Levels Linked to Sputum Eosinophilia
Strong correlation seen for eosinophil peroxidase levels in adults with poorly-controlled asthma
HSCT Not Linked to Sustained Remission in Refractory Crohn’s
More patients undergoing HSCT able to discontinue treatment for at least three months
Perceived Stress May Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline
Adults who perceived themselves to be under the most stress had 30 percent greater risk
Neurotoxicity of Anesthesia in Children Needs to Be Addressed
Survey suggests need for improvements in clinical practice, training, and communication on this topic
