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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
Cannabidiol May Help in the Treatment of Epilepsy
However, research is hindered by laws that limit access to marijuana
Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
Over Half of U.S. Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
And many don't know they're at risk, researchers say
MS Disease Progression May Be Delayed by Smoking Cessation
Each additional year of smoking accelerates time to secondary progressive disease by 5 percent
