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New research suggests that short bouts of high-intensity exercise could help reverse some early cardiac  structure and function changes in patients with type 2 diabetes. The findings were published online Sept. 9 in Diabetologia.

Short, Intense Workouts Offer CV Benefits for T2DM Patients

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Intermittent high-intensity exercise might also improve diabetes control, researchers say
Additional data supports daily pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV-negative gay men at high risk for infection. The findings were reported online Sept. 9 in The Lancet.

Supportive Evidence for Daily PrEP Curbing HIV Transmission

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This preventive treatment should be routinely offered to gay men at high risk, researchers say
Higher levels of melatonin are linked to a lower incidence of multiple sclerosis relapses during the darker months of fall and winter

Melatonin May Play a Role in Seasonal MS Relapses

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Melatonin improves symptoms in mice and reduces levels of specific T cells
An online educational program aims to help physicians get back to work and reduce the nation's physician shortage

Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage

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Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
In the context of conventional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors

Modest Predictive Power for HbA1c in Atherosclerotic CVD Risk

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Incorporation of expected HbA1c distribution has modest effect on post-test atherosclerotic CVD risk
For patients with relapsed or refractory hairy-cell leukemia

Vemurafenib Deemed Highly Effective in Hairy-Cell Leukemia

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Findings from two phase 2 studies in Italy and United States show short oral course is highly effective
The total population of actively licensed physicians in the United States and the District of Columbia has increased by 4 percent since 2012

4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians

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Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
For adults with severe anorexia nervosa

Elevated Liver Enzymes Common in Severe Anorexia Nervosa

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Elevated AST, ALT linked to lower BMI, development of hypoglycemia, hypophosphatemia
Various dermatological adverse events may occur after acupuncture

Various Dermatoses May Occur After Acupuncture

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Most common adverse event is infectious skin disease, such as atypical mycobacterial infection
For adults with birch pollen-induced allergic rhinitis

Sublingual Birch Pollen Preparation Improves Allergy

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Improvement in symptom scores for all treatment groups, with best response for highest dose