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L. reuteri Enrichment of Gut Microbiota Ups Insulin Secretion
Daily administration of L. reuteri linked to increased glucose-stimulated GLP-1, GLP-2 release
Immediate Hypersensitivity to Raw Garlic Described
Case report illustrates 31-year-old woman who reported wheals after ingesting raw garlic
Few Physical, Socio-Emotional Outcomes for C-Section
Cesarean delivery associated with positive and negative outcomes; few associations seen overall
One-Third of Children See PCPs for Mental Health Conditions
More than 40 percent of children with ADHD see primary care provider only
Hospital Factors Can Overcome ‘Weekend Effect’
Improved staffing; electronic records; additional inpatient, aftercare resources help
High Rate of Concussion Linked to Isolated Mandible Fractures
Mechanism of injury assault in 12 of 16 patients; half of patients admit alcohol use
Two Decision Instruments ID Major Injuries in Blunt Trauma
Decision instruments have high sensitivity for identifying clinically significant thoracic injuries
Short Walk Can Restore Vascular Function After Prolonged Sitting
Small study found a short stroll restored blood flow in legs after hours of sitting in a chair
Hospital Readmissions Up in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Withdrawal most common reason for infants' readmission to the hospital
Carotenoids Help Reduce the Risk of Advanced AMD
However, no link found between carotenoids and the risk of intermediate AMD
