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Pathogenic germline mutations are common in women with ovarian

Inherited Mutations in 18 Percent With Ovarian Cancer

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Mutations seen in BRCA1/2, DNA mismatch repair genes, other suspected/established risk genes
For acne-prone males

Dark Chocolate Consumption Daily Can Exacerbate Acne

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Findings in males with acne-prone skin; statistically significant changes seen as early as two weeks
Early-life exercise-induced alterations in gut microbiota may promote brain function and emotional well-being

Early-Life Exercise May Promote Lifelong Brain Function

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Exercise-induced alterations in microbiota produce extensive neural and metabolic benefits
Use of oral fluconazole in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of spontaneous abortion

Oral Fluconazole Exposure Linked to Spontaneous Abortion Risk

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Exposure in pregnancy linked to significantly increased risk of spontaneous abortion
For patients with Crohn's disease

Side-to-Side Isoperistaltic Strictureplasty Helpful in Crohn’s

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Age at diagnosis and surgery, family history, smoking are independent risk factors for recurrence
Infertility treatment seems not to be associated with children's development through age 3 years

Infertility Treatment Not Linked to Children’s Development

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No link for any treatment type with failing any developmental domain after stratifying by plurality
Diabetic macular edema is more often diagnosed using monocular fundus photography than optical coherence tomography central subfield thickness

Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test

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Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
A case report published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Neurology highlights a neuropsychological test profile conducted on a patient with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player

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Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6
Higher monthly doses of vitamin D have no benefit on lower extremity function and correlate with increased risk of falls compared with lower doses in elderly adults

High Dose of Vitamin D Tied to Higher Risk of Falls in Elderly

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No benefit on lower extremity function and increased risk of falls for higher monthly doses
A change from minimally restricted to unrestricted visitation hours is associated with improved satisfaction among patients' family members

Unrestricted Visiting Hours Up Satisfaction of Patients’ Families

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Improved family satisfaction, nurses' perception of family satisfaction with unrestricted policy