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Exercise appears to help control atrial fibrillation in overweight or obese patients

Exercise Can Help Control A-Fib in Overweight Patients

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Patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Epidural corticosteroid injections for radicular low back pain or spinal stenosis may provide some relief for certain patients

Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain

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Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Regularly taking low-dose aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may lower long-term risk of colorectal cancer

Low-Dose Aspirin, Other NSAIDs May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

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Findings for consistent use over 5 or more years
Neither exercise nor supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids seem to preserve cognitive function in the elderly

Exercise, Supplements Don’t Help Preserve Cognition in Elderly

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Two trials cast doubt on these widely touted strategies
Acupuncture appears to be more efficacious than oral medication for treating hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

Acupuncture Beats Pills for Hot Flashes in Breast CA Survivors

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Even 'sham' acupuncture beat one frequently used medication
Women who follow a very healthy diet are much less likely than those who eat poorly to have a baby with tetralogy of Fallot or atrial septal defects

Healthier Diet Linked to Reduced Congenital Heart Defects

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Tied to reduced risks of tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects
New evidence supports yearly influenza vaccination for protection among nursing home residents

Evidence Supports Flu Vaccine for Nursing Home Residents

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Despite debate on effectiveness in this population, it saved lives, prevented hospitalizations
Circulating tumor cell assays may have a role in the management of bladder cancer

Circulating Tumor Cell Assays May Play Role in Managing Bladder CA

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IsoFlux test showed 10 or more circulating tumor cells in four of nine samples, versus 0 with CellSearch
Live and recorded perioperative music therapy reduces anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for potential or known breast cancer

Music Reduces Anxiety Score in Breast Cancer Surgery Patients

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Reduction in anxiety scores preoperatively with live or recorded music versus usual care
High serum uric acid levels are associated with greater risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

High Uric Acid Levels Linked to Greater Mortality

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Association strongest with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly