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Erbium:YAG Lasers Effectively Treat Refractory Melasma
Decrease in number of melanocytes and concentration of melanin in melasma skin after surgery
APOE Allele Linked to Severity of Alzheimer’s Disease
Relatively rare APOEε2 allele associated with milder version of Alzheimer's disease
Occupation, Work Hours Linked to Workers’ Risk for Neck Pain
Increased risk for those working 46 to 59, 60 or more hours per week versus 40 hours
Value of Robot-Assisted Surgery in Kidney CA Accrues Over Time
Robot-assisted surgery increases access to partial nephrectomy for appropriate patients
Early Stroke Care Can Start With Paramedics
Study evaluated administration of magnesium sulfate
Less Common Bariatric Procedure = More Weight Loss
But 'duodenal switch' procedure also linked to more complications
U.S. Lyme Disease Costs Could Exceed $1 Billion Annually
Prolonged illness in infected Americans costs up to $1.3 billion a year in treatments
Mortality Risk of T1DM Higher for Women
Experts aren't sure why, but say better treatment and support needed for both sexes
High Coffee Intake Linked With Lower Risk of Endometrial Cancer
Women benefited from drinking about four cups daily
Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use
Effective birth control key in using the medication