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Paper: Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients are Malnourished
Nutritional interventions may be valuable for this population.
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Labor, Pain Management, and Acupuncture: A Cochrane Review
This Cochrane review evaluating acupuncture and acupressure for pain management during labor finds acupuncture may lead to reduced use of pharmacological agents for pain control while acupressure may reduce pain intensity. Higher-quality studies are needed.
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Vitamin D and Colon Cancer
A self-report of any vitamin D supplementation is associated with a decrease in colorectal polyps; adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.57 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.33-0.96) in high-latitude conditions. A self report of meeting 600 IU of vitamin D, the recommended daily intake for that region, is associated with a decrease in high-risk adenomatous polyps, with an aOR of 0.78 (95% CI, 0.62-0.99) in high-latitude conditions.
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HHS Releases Latest Edition
of ‘Healthy People’Decade-long plan addresses critical public health concerns such as opioid addiction and youth e-cigarette use.
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The Few-Foods Diet and ADHD
This Dutch study describes a six-month follow-up of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) introduced to the Few-Foods Diet. Results indicate a significant decrease in ADHD symptoms and medication in children compliant with the diet.
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Scientists Observe Possible Relationship Between Autism Subtype, Cholesterol Levels
Results of this investigation confirm the challenges of understanding autism, its subtypes, and the arcane causes.
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Assessing and Treating Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease frequently seek care for acute exacerbations, which are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is crucial for physicians to understand how to assess and treat these patients appropriately.
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Opioids May Lower Conception Odds, Cause Pregnancy Loss
Researchers urge careful pain management planning among this patient population.
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Uncommon Diagnoses That Cannot Be Missed
Children present to the ED with a variety of issues ranging from benign to life-threatening. The ability to recognize potentially devastating diseases early facilitates care and ensures an optimal outcome for the child.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Things Do Not Always Go Better with Cola; ‘Hygiene Theater’; Geodynamics of COVID-19 in Brazil