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81 New study finds less than 25 percent of new doctors work in primary care Full Text EurekAlert!, June 14, 2013

82 Farmworkers feel the heat even when they leave the fields Full Text EurekAlert!, June 14, 2013

83 Dangerous strains of E. coli may linger longer in water than benign counterparts, study finds Full Text EurekAlert!, June 14, 2013

84 Saliva proteins may protect older people from influenza Full Text EurekAlert!, June 14, 2013

85 Depression in postmenopausal women may increase diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk Full Text EurekAlert!, June 14, 2013

86 Study points to role of nervous system in arthritis Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

87 Genetics of dyslexia and language impairment unraveled Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

88 Volunteering reduces risk of hypertension in older adults Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

89 First major study of suicide motivations to advance prevention Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

90 50 percent of rheumatoid arthritis patients discontinue medication within the first two years Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

91 Vitamin C may be beneficial against exercise-induced bronchoconstriction Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

92 Doubling of deaths among sick moms-to-be amid poor evidence on drug safety in pregnancy Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

93 Helmet crash tests: Dont hit the road without one Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

94 Sleep mechanism identified that plays role in emotional memory Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

95 New mechanism of TB drug resistance identified Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

96 Infants express non-verbal sympathy for others in distress Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

97 Universal paid sick leave reduces spread of flu Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

98 After an ACL tear: Research opens door to new treatments to improve recovery for athletes Full Text ScienceDaily, June 14, 2013

99 Mother's age tied to risk of delivery complications Full Text Reuters Health News, June 14, 2013

100 Arrhythmias more common in intense athletes: study Full Text Reuters Health News, June 14, 2013

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No relations were found between abdominal adipose tissue and bone mass, fat mass, blood pressure or triglyceride level in overweight adolescents
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the primary risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) are diabetes mellitus, family history, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tobacco use and male gender
Untreated nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux has been demonstrated to be strongly associated with both respiratory and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms as well as airflow obstruction

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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.

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Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.

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1 AMA: EHRs create 'appalling Catch-22' Healthcare IT News, May 6, 2013 Free full text

2 Binge Eating Disorder: A Diagnosis for Healing U.S. News & World Report - Health, May 15, 2013

3 Virtual health care gaining ground USA Today, May 7, 2013 Free full text

4 To Supplement or Not to Supplement? U.S. News & World Report - Health, April 30, 2013

5 Could family longevity protect against dementia? Reuters Health News, May 7, 2013 Free full text

6 Schools may help close gap to mental health services for adolescents with mental disorders EurekAlert!, May 7, 2013 Free full text

7 New 10-year risk predictors identified for liver related EurekAlert!, April 29, 2013 Free full text

8 Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia HealthDay, April 30, 2013 Free full text

9 EHRs fail tests, certifications revoked Healthcare IT News, April 26, 2013 Free full text

10 The Missing Piece From Your Low-Sodium Diet U.S. News & World Report - Health, May 1, 2013

11 FDA Approves First-in-Class Drug, Invokana, To Treat Type 2 Diabetes Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, May 13, 2013 Free full text

12 Fluids may prevent constipation better than fiber Reuters Health News, May 8, 2013 Free full text

13 Lost your keys? Your cat? The brain can rapidly mobilize a search party EurekAlert!, April 22, 2013 Free full text

14 China reports four more bird flu deaths, toll rises to 31 Reuters Health News, May 8, 2013 Free full text

15 Study links diet with daytime sleepiness and alertness in healthy adults EurekAlert!, May 8, 2013 Free full text

16 Scientists find key to gene-silencing activity ScienceDaily, May 13, 2013 Free full text

17 Merck, Pfizer to jointly develop diabetes drug Reuters Health News, April 30, 2013 Free full text

18 Ibuprofen Aggravates Exercise-Induced Intestinal Injury, Permeability Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, May 13, 2013 Free full text

19 Many medical guidelines don't consider costs Reuters Health News, May 8, 2013 Free full text

20 Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Interim Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2013 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 13, 2013 Free full text

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Family Medicine - General Medical News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Most Popular Family Med Articles

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