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Daclatasvir Tablets (Daklinza)
Daclatasvir plus sofosbuvir is the first interferon and ribavirin-free regimen for the treatment of HCV genotype 3.
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Delay in Performing Endovascular Reperfusion Results in Worse Disability Outcomes
For every 15-minute acceleration in the time to reperfusion, 34 per 1000 patients treated will have improved disability outcomes.
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Botulinum Toxin and Treatment of Spasticity
AbobotulinumtoxinA is effective at reducing spasticity and reducing disability in patients with upper limb spasticity due to stroke or traumatic brain injury.
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The Mediterranean Diet Plus Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Improve or Maintain Cognitive Function in Mature Adults
In an older population, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or nuts is associated with improved cognitive function compared with controls on a low-fat diet.
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Sleep Patterns Predict Diabetes Risk
Work schedules that interfered with sleep increased the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Collaborative Care for Children with ADHD Symptoms: A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Strengthening collaborative care improves reduction of ADHD symptoms in a population of inner-city, low-income children.
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Aspergillus niger-derived Prolyl Endoprotease Improves Gluten Degradation
A prolyl endoprotease derived from Aspergillus niger has been shown to be capable of degrading gluten at the level of the stomach from both low- and high-calorie meals, minimizing duodenal and small intestine exposure to gluten. The use the prolyl endoprotease enzyme lowered α-gliadin concentration in the stomach and duodenum and absolute α-gliadin exposure in the duodenum over 240 minutes after consumption of a gluten-containing meal.
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The Safety of Yoga
These authors performed a systematic review of the literature to ascertain the safety of yoga and found that yoga is not associated with an increased frequency of nonserious or serious adverse events compared with usual care or exercise.
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Ten Weeks of Yoga Improves Symptomatology in Women with PTSD
A 10-week “trauma-informed” yoga practice, more than health education classes, aided women with chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD.
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Electroacupuncture for Hot Flashes Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Electroacupuncture produces a greater placebo effect than oral medication when attempting to treat hot flashes in breast cancer survivors.