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ACC: Mortality Risk Up With Digoxin Use in A-Fib
May face a nearly 30 percent greater risk of death than patients not taking the drug
AHA: Midlife Fitness Equates to Better Cognition Decades Later
Tests show higher midlife fitness levels tied to greater brain volume, function decades later
ACC: Mediterranean Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk by About Half
People who followed it closely were 47 percent less likely to develop disease
ACC: High-Dose Omega-3 Protects Heart Following MI
Survivors who took large, daily dose of prescription-only capsules showed less decline in heart function
Vaccine May Provide Some Protection From Hepatitis E
Immunization offers nearly five years of protection, researchers say
One-Third of U.S. More Than Hour Away From Stroke Center
Lowest access found in southeastern United States, researchers say
Goserelin Protects Against Ovarian Failure in Breast Cancer
Randomized trial shows reduction in ovarian failure and more pregnancy for chemo + goserelin
Study Examines Palliative Care in Cardiac Intensive Care Units
Patients who had end-of-life discussions had higher rate of redirected goals of care toward comfort care
Major Health, Cost Burden for U.S. Patients With Eczema
U.S. adults with eczema spent over $29 billion in out-of-pocket health costs in 2012
FDA: Opdivo Approval Expanded to Include Lung Cancer
FDA approves drug for NSCLC patients who have been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy
