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Minority Groups Are at Greater Risk for Eye Disease and Blindness – msnbc.com

Minority groups are often at a higher risk for vision impairment and blindness due to higher rates of certain eye conditions.(2, 3, 4, 5) The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that people in these high risk groups make an appointment … Continue reading

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Greater spondylolisthesis pain relief found with bilateral vs. unilateral pedicle screws – Ortho SuperSite

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Japanese researchers found that bilateral pedicle screw fixation lead to greater reductions in back pain, lower extremity pain and numbness in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis than treatment with unilateral screws … Bing News – Full Story →

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Both Viread and Reyataz Lead to Greater Bone Density Loss – AIDSmeds.com HIV/AIDS Treatment News

Truvada (tenofovir plus emtricitabine) was associated with greater bone loss than Epzicom (abacavir plus lamivudine), according to a study published in the June 15 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases . The same study found that Reyataz (atazanavir … … Continue reading

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Victoza® Meta-Analysis Shows Greater Blood Sugar Control At All Baseline A1C Levels When Compared To Other Therapies – Medical News Today

Do not use Victoza® if you or any of your family members have a history of MTC or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). While taking Victoza®, tell your doctor if you get a lump … Continue reading

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Carotid stents associated with greater risk of stroke or death than carotid endarterectomy surgery – PhysOrg

For patients with blockages in the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain, carotid artery stenting (a non-surgical treatment) appears to be associated with an increased risk of both short- and long-term adverse outcomes when compared with surgical … … Continue reading

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Carotid Stents Associated With Greater Risk Of Stroke Or Death Than Carotid Endarterectomy … – Redorbit.com

Carotid artery stenting has emerged as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid artery occlusive disease,” the authors write as background information in the article. The therapy—which involves threading a catheter through … Bing News – Full … Continue reading

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