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Healio Minute Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 Edition: FDA guides Alzheimer’s research, fibromyalgia heeds the mind, knee procedure defies age

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Stay focused, FDA tells Alzheimer’s drug researchers

Healio.com/Psychiatry: New guidelines stress early-stage treatment and functional outcomes. Read more.

Mind-body synergy appears to mend fibromyalgia symptoms

Healio.com/Rheumatology: Heightened awareness and perception appear to induce relaxation response. Read more.

Over age 80? This knee can still give you a leg up

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Joint replacement results similar among young and old patients for mobile bearing UKA. Read more.

Pediatric practices should ‘SOFTEN’ their approach

Healio.com/Orthotics-Prosthetics: Thoughtful design and calm demeanor are just a start, according to one Las Vegas meeting presenter. Read more.

Southern cooking comes with unwanted side dish

Healio.com/Cardiology: Higher stroke risk identified in first large-scale study of cultural cuisine. Read more.