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221 Morning light therapy for juvenile depression and severe mood dysregulation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 18, 2013

222 The effect of hematocrit on the efficacy of phototherapy for neonatal jaundice Pediatric Research, June 18, 2013    Review Article

223 Does congenital cytomegalovirus infection lead to hearing loss by inducing mutation of the gjb2 gene Pediatric Research, June 18, 2013    Review Article

224 Rapid Wuchereria-specific Wb123-based IgG4 immunoassays as tools for surveillance following mass drug administration programs in lymphatic filariasis Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

225 Walking ability and quality of life in subjects with transfemoral amputation: a comparison of osseointegration with socket prostheses Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

226 The limits of stability in persons with transtibial amputation with respect to prosthetic alignment alterations Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

227 Achievement and maintenance of viral suppression in persons newly diagnosed with HIV, New York City, 2006–2009: Using population surveillance data to measure the treatment part of “test and treat” Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

228 Influence of low-dose ritonavir with and without darunavir on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of inhaled beclomethasone Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

229 Behavioral, biological, and demographic risk and protective factors for new HIV infections among youth in Rakai, Uganda Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

230 Nonadherence to clinic appointments among HIV-infected children in an ambulatory care program in Western Kenya Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

231 Sexual risk behavior and viremia among men who have sex with men in the HIV outpatient study, United States, 2007–2010 Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

232 Incidence, timing, and determinants of bacterial pneumonia among HIV-infected patients: Data from the ICONA foundation cohort Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

233 Neither microbial translocation nor TLR responsiveness are likely explanations for preexisting immune activation in women who subsequently acquired HIV in CAPRISA 004 Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, June 18, 2013    Review Article

234 Obesity and trends in malpractice claims for physicians and surgeons Surgery, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

235 Intravenous immunoglobulin and Alzheimers disease: what now? Full Text Journal of Neuroinflammation, June 18, 2013    Review Article

236 Predictive genetic risk markers for strong biofilm-forming Staphylococcus aureus: fnbB gene and SCCmec type III Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, June 18, 2013    Review Article

237 Prevalence of Ambler class A β-lactamases and ampC expression in cephalosporin-resistant isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, June 18, 2013    Review Article

238 Characterization and monitoring of linezolid-resistant clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis in an intensive care unit 4 years after an outbreak of infection by cfr-mediated linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

239 Continuous increase of the antimicrobial resistance among gram-negative pathogens causing bacteremia: a nationwide surveillance study by the Korean Network for Study on Infectious Diseases (KONSID) Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

240 Susceptibility of enterococci to daptomycin is dependent upon testing methodology Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, June 18, 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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