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A popular field that is being discussed in medical research, in popular science, and by the media, epigenetics is broadly defined as the study of the changes in gene expression that occur on the DNA sequence and are heritable.
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Among men diagnosed with prostate cancer, those with the highest levels of plasma omega-3 fatty acids demonstrated an increased risk for developing prostate cancer, bringing into question various recommendations for increased omega-3 intake.
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Most hospital-based clinicians are aware that anemia develops in many hospitalized patients.
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This article originally appeared in the September 2013 issue of Critical Care Alert.
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This article originally appeared in the September 2013 issue of Clinical Cardiology Alert.
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Calcium supplementation in women; type 2 diabetes treatments and pancreatitis risk; treating chronic idiopathic urticaria; rivaroxaban and VTE; and FDA actions.
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Special Report from the International Stroke Conference: Current Endovascular Interventions for Acute Ischemic Stroke Do Not Result in Better Clinical Outcomes than Intravenous Thrombolysis
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Zolpidem, a commonly utilized agent for sleep disturbance, is associated with increased fall risk in hospitalized, non-pregnant, non-critically ill patients. Its use for a given patient and its appropriateness within standard order sets should be carefully considered.
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During family discussions, physicians who believe more strongly that life support should be withdrawn are more likely to present the option of comfort care and describe its benefits.