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Pictorial Presentation of Silent Atherosclerosis Helps Cut CV Risk
Framingham risk score decreased in intervention group and increased in control group
SABCS: Low-Dose Tamoxifen Cuts Risk for Breast Dz
More second primary cancers and more frequent menopausal symptoms seen in tamoxifen vs. placebo arm
COPD Tied to Obesity in Male, Female Never-Smokers
Strong dose-response relationship seen in never-smokers aged 50 and older
New Guidance Addresses Early Dx of Dysmenorrhea in Adolescents
Endometriosis is most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea, looks different in teens than adults
Projected Distribution of Common Ragweed Modeled in U.S.
Based on global climate models, expansion predicted at northern margins of current distribution
Opioids Overprescribed After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy
Only 573.5 of 3,765 pills prescribed were consumed by 102 patients undergoing meniscectomy
FDA Warns of Rare Stroke Risk With Multiple Sclerosis Drug
Alemtuzumab label will be updated to include the risk for stroke and arterial dissection
Infections Linked to Increased Later Risk for Mental Disorders
Subsequent risk increased with infections requiring hospitalization, treatment with anti-infective agents
J-Shaped Association for Sleep Duration, CV Events and Death
Both shorter and longer estimated total sleep durations linked to increased risk
SABCS: Delaying Chemo Lowers Survival in Triple-Neg Breast CA
Findings show delaying chemo over 30 days postsurgery lowers triple-negative breast cancer survival
