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Fat Intake Linked to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Risk
July 3, 2009
Consumption of saturated fats, especially from animal foods, may be associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer, according to research published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Mood Appears to Affect Brain's Processing of Pain
July 3, 2009
Patients' emotional state may affect the way they process painful stimuli, even when it appears to have no impact on subjective responses to pain, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.
Walking Aids Linked to Fall Injuries in Elderly
July 3, 2009
Each year, more than 47,000 elderly patients go to the emergency department after being injured in falls associated with walkers and canes, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Soldiers in Iraq Have Fewer Urinary Stones Than Expected
July 3, 2009
Despite the hot climate and risk of dehydration, servicemen and women deployed to Southwest Asia had a lower incidence of urolithiasis than the general U.S. population, according to a survey reported in the July issue of Urology.
Single Status at Middle-Age May Affect Alzheimer's Risk
July 3, 2009
Middle-aged people who are widowed or divorced are more likely than their cohabiting counterparts to have cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease in later life, according to a study published online on July 2 in BMJ.
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Fat Intake Linked to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Risk
July 3, 2009
Consumption of saturated fats, especially from animal foods, may be associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer, according to research published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Walking Aids Linked to Fall Injuries in Elderly
July 3, 2009
Each year, more than 47,000 elderly patients go to the emergency department after being injured in falls associated with walkers and canes, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Mood Appears to Affect Brain's Processing of Pain
July 3, 2009
Patients' emotional state may affect the way they process painful stimuli, even when it appears to have no impact on subjective responses to pain, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.
Soldiers in Iraq Have Fewer Urinary Stones Than Expected
July 3, 2009
Despite the hot climate and risk of dehydration, servicemen and women deployed to Southwest Asia had a lower incidence of urolithiasis than the general U.S. population, according to a survey reported in the July issue of Urology.
Single Status at Middle-Age May Affect Alzheimer's Risk
July 3, 2009
Middle-aged people who are widowed or divorced are more likely than their cohabiting counterparts to have cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease in later life, according to a study published online on July 2 in BMJ.
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Bleeding and brusing in children: Formulating your response (CME)
CME article on determining when a bruise on a child is possible abuse, and when it may be due to bleeding diathesis.
Giving and receiving constructive feedback in pharmacy practice (CE)
After participating in this activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be able to provide timely and constructive feedback to employees, coworkers, and patients, and be able to overcome barriers to providing feedback.
Tubal sterilization: A closer look at risk of pregnancy (CME)
The latest on tubal sterilization failure rates can improve patient counseling on permanent contraception options.
OME and Child Development: Rethinking Management (CME)
A landmark study on middle-ear effusion (MEE) challenges long-held assumptions about the effects of MEE on child development and what the appropriate treatment course should be.

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