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In this large, well-powered, prospective, randomized trial, treatment of Alzheimer's patients with a high-dose statin did not have a significant effect on cognitive decline.
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment in Parkinson's disease with motor fluctuations and dyskinesias. However, given the potential adverse events, proper patient selection is vital.
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Increased intake of chocolate was associated with higher rates of depression on a mood screening instrument in this cross-sectional study. Whether cause and effect or self-treatment, the generally accepted idea that chocolate is comfort food appears in doubt.
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Researchers and clinicians now recognize Vitamin D as being a nutrient extremely important for human health. It has connections to many different body systems, with support from clinical trials and basic science research.
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An association between bone disease due to vitamin D deficiency (i.e., osteomalacia and pain) has long been established. However, despite epidemiologic studies associating painful conditions with season and latitude, research on vitamin D and pain is confusing.
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Using NHANES data from 2000 to 2004, researchers collected and analyzed information on urinary organophosphate pesticide metabolite levels and children with a diagnosis of ADHD, as well as ADHD subtypes. They found that children with higher levels of pesticide residue in their urine were more likely to have a diagnosis of ADHD.
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One hundred women with hot flashes, aged 45-55, were randomized to receive St. John's wort (SJW) or placebo for 8 weeks. At 4 weeks, the frequency and severity of the hot flashes were better in the treatment group than in the placebo group, whereas the duration of hot flashes was the same in both groups.
