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CHEST: Mortality Down With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in T2D, Especially in Those With...
20 percent greater mortality benefit seen in obstructive sleep apnea population
Seizure Frequency Improves Over Time in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
Two-thirds of patients had reduction in seizure frequency with addition of antiseizure medication
Postdiagnosis Smoking Cessation Significantly Improves Survival in Cancer Survivors
Association between continued smoking and all-cause mortality also seen in patients with advanced-stage cancer
World Trade Center Toxic Exposure Tied to Higher Risk for Lung Cancer
Greater exposure from Sept. 11, 2001, attacks tied to three times higher rate of disease incidence
U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients
Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. to treat common conditions contain at least one chemical sourced only in China
Nearly Three in Four With Cancer Experience Prior Authorizations
Half get directly involved in prior authorizations, which often pose substantial time burden
Fewer Than Half of Youth Receive Tobacco Use Screening, Advice
Youth with psychological distress more likely to be screened but not advised about tobacco use
Increasing Social Media Use in Early Teen Years Tied to Cognitive Performance
Both low and high increases in use were negatively but weakly associated with adolescent cognitive performance two years later
Remotely Located Technician Noninferior for Car Seat Installation
Accuracy of restraint installation, usage following education with remote technician noninferior to that with on-site technician
Two Flu Vaccine Doses Boost Benefit for Children Younger Than 3 Years
No significant benefit seen for two doses when the age range was broadened to children younger than 9 years
