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Short, Intense Workouts Offer CV Benefits for T2DM Patients
Intermittent high-intensity exercise might also improve diabetes control, researchers say
Supportive Evidence for Daily PrEP Curbing HIV Transmission
This preventive treatment should be routinely offered to gay men at high risk, researchers say
Melatonin May Play a Role in Seasonal MS Relapses
Melatonin improves symptoms in mice and reduces levels of specific T cells
Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage
Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
Modest Predictive Power for HbA1c in Atherosclerotic CVD Risk
Incorporation of expected HbA1c distribution has modest effect on post-test atherosclerotic CVD risk
Vemurafenib Deemed Highly Effective in Hairy-Cell Leukemia
Findings from two phase 2 studies in Italy and United States show short oral course is highly effective
4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Elevated Liver Enzymes Common in Severe Anorexia Nervosa
Elevated AST, ALT linked to lower BMI, development of hypoglycemia, hypophosphatemia
Various Dermatoses May Occur After Acupuncture
Most common adverse event is infectious skin disease, such as atypical mycobacterial infection
Sublingual Birch Pollen Preparation Improves Allergy
Improvement in symptom scores for all treatment groups, with best response for highest dose