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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is associated with the probability of developing early-onset Alzheimer disease

Higher LDL-C Levels Linked to Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease

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Cases with EOAD have higher levels of LDL-C, greater frequency of rare genetic coding variants of APOB
Less than 60 percent of prescriptions for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections among teens seeking care in the emergency department are filled

Noncompliance Common in Teens Prescribed STI Treatment in ED

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Prescriptions often go unfilled; hospital admission is the only factor associated with prescription filling
Exercise and/or behavioral treatment interventions may provide clinically meaningful improvements in depression outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes and major depressive disorder

Exercise, Therapy May Improve Depression, Diabetes Outcomes

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Exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy can improve depression outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes
Clinical guidelines on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy have been updated

Guidelines Updated for Radiotherapy After Prostatectomy

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Updates include adjuvant radiotherapy for patients with adverse pathologic findings, hormonal therapies
The first test to detect the Zika virus in human blood has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood

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The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
About half of immunosuppressed persons reported participating in cleanup activities following Hurricane Harvey

Many Immunosuppressed Persons Join in Hurricane Cleanup

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Use of respirators low, with about half of those engaged in heavy cleanup wearing respirator
A tool has been developed that can improve standardization and transparency when describing cell therapies

Experts Develop Standardized Tool for Describing Cell Therapies

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Consensus reached on contents of DOSES tool for improving standardization and transparency
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Mammogram Benefits Seen as More Important Than Harms

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Perception varies by knowledge of latest recommendations, date of last mammogram
There is a looming critical shortage of pediatric nurse practitioners

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Shortage Looming

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White paper calls for research on practice and policy to support maximizing contributions of PNPs
No subfascial or intramuscular injection should be performed in the gluteus maximus muscle

No Subfascial, Intramuscular Injection Recommended in Gluteal Fat Grafting

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All injections should be performed exclusively into the subcutaneous tissue