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1 Do patients on statins also need niacin Full Text JAAPA, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

2 Clinical Practice: Chronic fatigue syndrome European Journal of Pediatrics, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

3 Effects of the live attenuated measles-mumps-rubella booster vaccination on disease activity in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A randomized trial JAMA, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

4 Comparison of efficacy and safety of 1- and 3-month luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist depots as initial therapies for prostate cancer International Journal of Clinical Oncology, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

5 Rapamycin has a beneficial effect on controlling epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis complex: results of 7 children from a cohort of 86 Child's Nervous System, June 19, 2013    Review Article

6 Juvenile fibromyalgia: Guidance for its management Pediatrics International, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

7 Socioeconomic development as an intervention against malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis The Lancet, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

8 Prevalence of consensual male–male sex and sexual violence, and associations with HIV in south africa: a population-based cross-sectional study Full Text PLoS Medicine, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

9 A new left atrial appendage occluder (Lifetech LAmbre Device) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

10 Characteristics and survival of interval and sporadic colorectal cancer patients: a nationwide population-based cohort study The American Journal of Gastroenterology, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

11 Behcets disease and pregnancy Arthritis & Rheumatism, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

12 Effect of pre-culture and loading on expression of matrix molecules, matrix metalloproteinases, and cytokines by expanded osteoarthritic chondrocytes Arthritis & Rheumatism, June 19, 2013    Review Article

13 Rituximab for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

14 Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for people with sickle cell disease Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013    Review Article

15 Driving assessment for maintaining mobility and safety in drivers with dementia Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

16 Telephone delivered interventions for preventing HIV infection in HIV-negative persons Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

17 Telephone delivered interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV infection Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

18 Splenectomy versus conservative management for acute sequestration crises in people with sickle cell disease Cochrane Reviews, June 19, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

19 An outbreak of acute Schistosoma mansoni schistosomiasis in a nonendemic area of Brazil: A report on 50 cases, including 5 with severe clinical manifestations Clinical Infectious Diseases, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

20 First outbreak of nosocomial Legionella infection in term neonates caused by a cold mist ultrasonic humidifier Clinical Infectious Diseases, June 19, 2013    Review Article

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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women

In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.

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Simple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome

A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.

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HPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity

As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).

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1 Ibuprofen with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults Cochrane Reviews, May 16, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

2 Preventive treatment in migraine and the new US guidelines Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, May 30, 2013    Free full text

3 Statins and lipid metabolism Current Opinion in Lipidology, May 24, 2013    Review Article

4 Antiplatelet drugs for polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

5 Effect of Long-Detection Interval vs Standard-Detection Interval for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators on Antitachycardia Pacing and Shock Delivery: The ADVANCE III Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

6 Prevention and treatment of postpartum hypertension Cochrane Reviews, May 14, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

7 Use of Vitamin D in Various Disorders The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, March 27, 2013    Review Article

8 Comparison of Effects of Serum n-3 to n-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Ratios on Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients Treated With Pitavastatin or Pravastatin Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention The American Journal of Cardiology, May 22, 2013

9 Diet beverages and the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease: a review of the evidence Nutrition Reviews, May 7, 2013    Review Article

10 New Oral Anticoagulants in Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, May 13, 2013

11 Triple Therapy With Aspirin, Prasugrel, and Vitamin K Antagonists in Patients With Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation and an Indication for Oral Anticoagulation JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 20, 2013

12 Treatment of prostate cancer with intermittent versus continuous androgen deprivation: a systematic review of randomized trials Journal of Clinical Oncology, May 1, 2013    Review Article

13 Dietary glycine and blood pressure: the International Study on Macro/Micronutrients and Blood Pressure American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 9, 2013

14 Risk stratification after myocardial infarction: is left ventricular ejection fraction enough to prevent sudden cardiac death? European Heart Journal, May 9, 2013

15 Age-Related Changes in Brain Extracellular Space Affect Processing of Amyloid-β Peptides in Alzheimer's Disease Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, February 22, 2013    Review Article

16 Effects of rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin on small dense low-density lipoprotein: a meta-analysis of randomized trials Heart and Vessels, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

17 Temozolomide for high grade glioma Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

18 Effect of provision of daily zinc and iron with several micronutrients on growth and morbidity among young children in Pakistan: a cluster-randomised trial The Lancet, May 8, 2013

19 Aspirin with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

20 Comparison of Effects of Pitavastatin Versus Pravastatin on Serum Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Levels in Statin-Naive Patients With Coronary Artery Disease The American Journal of Cardiology, May 9, 2013

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