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Amyloid in Cognitively Normal Predicts Later MCI, DementiaPrevious research conducted in clinical or university setting has shown elevated amyloid as a predictor of dementia. This
large-scale, population-based study confirms these findings.
Medscape Medical News, May 21, 2018
Very Obese Women: Lose Weight in Pregnancy for Healthy BabyIOM 2009 recommendations are adequate for normal and overweight women but not the thin and obese, finds a study that explores
optimal gestational weight gain for pregnant women of different maternal BMIs.
DES Raises ADHD Risk in GrandchildrenGrandchildren of women who took diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy had a higher risk for ADHD compared with those whose grandmothers
were not exposed to the drug in pregnancy.
The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient VisitThere is no shortage of time pressure in today's visit, How can you end each visit in a clear and effective, but appropriate, manner?
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 21, 2018
Does Tort Reform Affect Patient Care?; MoreThe role of tort reform in patient care; grieving parents reach settlement with VA; medical malpractice boundary set in case involving deaf student; quadruple amputee argues to exceed state damages cap.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California
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Extreme Diets: Fads and FactsRadical diets have exploded in popularity since the 19th century. We dig into notable examples -- from Fletcherism to liquid
diets to Beverly Hills -- reviewing their history, claims, and impact.
