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Effect of Diet on Hippocampal Volume in a Population at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
MRI of the brain in community-dwelling people (average age, 60 years) revealed that a long-term, high-quality diet was associated with larger hippocampal volumes after an average interval of 11 years.
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Acupuncture as Adjunct Therapy for Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for treating infertility in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome receiving clomiphene citrate or placebo offered no benefit over sham acupuncture.
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Acupuncture for Pain Control in the Emergency Department
In this study, researchers treated pain in the emergency department with acupuncture alone, acupuncture with conventional medication, or medication alone. They found acute efficacy was similar, although not optimal, for all modalities.
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Chocolate for Primary Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
In a large, population-based, prospective cohort study of Danish people aged 50-64 years, researchers found that chocolate intake was inversely related to incidental rates of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
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Episode 12: Provider Burnout When Treating Opioid Use Disorder
Join us for this episode of Rounds with Relias to learn more about how to prevent burnout and empower providers treating patients with opioid use disorder. Learn from Dr. Carol Clayton, Chief Translational Neuroscientist at Relias, how leaders in the field are working to combat the opioid crisis in the United States - and what you can do to help them.
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Resolution Seeks to Protect Healthcare Workers Against Violence
Federal proposal could lead to sweeping prevention and protection plans for all healthcare workers.
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The Influenza Virus: Winter Is Coming
Influenza is an acute respiratory illness responsible for significant seasonal epidemics each year. Despite commonly being a self-limited illness, the virus causes significant morbidity and mortality. During the winter months, emergency physicians should maintain a high suspicion for influenza in patients presenting with an acute febrile respiratory illness.
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Delafloxacin (Baxdela®)
Delafloxacin is a new broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2017 for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.
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Homeopathic Remedies and Dietary Supplements in 2018: Weighing Benefits and Risks
More than half of Americans are using supplements or over-the-counter medications. Practitioners need to understand how their patients are using supplements and be able to provide accurate, factual advice on dietary supplements and homeopathic preparations. This article will evaluate each category for benefits and risks and provide details on how to research each product for available information. In addition, the article will assess various recommendations, including examples in weight loss, energy enhancement, and performance products.
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Oral Anticoagulant-associated ICH
Intracerebral hemorrhage is the most dangerous and feared complication of oral anticoagulation and leads to a high mortality. Debate continues about the relative risk of hemorrhage with two classes of oral anticoagulants.