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‘Safe’ Levels of Exercise With A-Fib Differ by Gender
Vigorous exercise may be risky for men
ASH: ‘Short’ and ‘Long’ Sleepers Seem to Have Higher Stroke Risk
Odds about 80 percent higher among people with hypertension and insufficient sleep
ASCO: Nicotinamide May Help Prevent Non-Melanoma Skin CA
Preliminary Australian study saw association between nicotinamide and lower rates
Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin
But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
ARVO: Ebolavirus Can Persist During Convalescence
Case report describes patient with anterior uveitis and ocular hypertension, with viable EBOV RNA
Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD
Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight
May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health
Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
ACC: AUC Implementation Cuts PCI Volume, Costs
Consistent decline in volume of percutaneous coronary intervention and associated costs
AANS: Surgeon Volume Affects Costs in Pituitary Tumor Care
Increased hospital charges, costs, length of stay for patients treated by lower-volume surgeons
