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Anthracyclines More Neurotoxic Than Other Breast CA Regimens

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More negative effects on specific cognitive domains, network connections for breast cancer survivors
Seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts β-amyloid in their brains

Slow Gait in Seniors May Be Indicative of Alzheimer’s

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Researchers find higher levels of β-amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers
A case before the Supreme Court is potentially threatening patient confidentiality

AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy

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Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Women who receive a false-positive result on a mammogram may be at increased risk of developing breast cancer later

False-Positive Mammogram May Hint at Breast Cancer Risk Later

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But researcher stresses that risk is small
An infant's sleeping environment is not the only factor to consider when it comes to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Non-Sleep Factors Also Key to SIDS Risk Reduction

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Study finds 'Back to Sleep' messages worked, but so did lower smoking and teen pregnancy rates
Less frequent laboratory monitoring may be safe for patients receiving isotretinoin for acne as changes in mean values of several laboratory tests do not meet a priori criteria for high-risk

Evidence Doesn’t Support Monthly Labs With Isotretinoin

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Significant changes in values of several laboratory tests, but changes don't meet high-risk criteria
For patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain

Vitamin D3, Placebo Both Improve Chronic Low Back Pain

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No significant between-group difference in decrease in mean pain VAS score, mean change in chronic pain
The addition of lixisenatide to usual care does not impact the rate of major cardiovascular events or other serious adverse events among patients with type 2 diabetes and a recent acute coronary syndrome

Lixisenatide Doesn’t Affect Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM

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Findings among patients with type 2 diabetes and recent acute coronary syndrome
For patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy

Addition of Immunosuppression No Benefit in IgA Nephropathy

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No improvement in outcomes, more adverse effects for intensive supportive care + immunosuppression
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel release

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Up With Overweight, Obesity

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Risk of CTS up 7.4 percent for each one-unit increase in body mass index