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‘Westernization’ May Drive Disease Via Microbiome
Finding suggests that 'Western' lifestyle may be driving diseases like asthma, diabetes, obesity
AHA Issues Guidelines for Adults With Congenital Heart Dz
New American Heart Association guidelines outline health care strategies for these patients
CPAP Tied to Improved A-Fib Outcomes for Those With OSA
Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation
Drug-Eluting Beat Bare Stents in Older Patients Undergoing PCI
Reductions in myocardial infarction, repeat revascularization for DES versus bare metal stents
Under and Over Imaging Suspected in Prostate CA Care
Patients with higher PSA, shorter PSA doubling time more likely to have second scan
Sports Participation Seems Safe for Children With LQTS
No cardiac events or deaths in treatment-compliant genotype-positive LQTS pediatric population
Additive Effect for Calorie Limit, Exercise on Glucoregulation
Insulin sensitivity index values increased more in calorie restriction and exercise weight loss group
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Regular Walking Can Boost Quality of Life With Prostate CA
Researchers found real improvements in quality of life once men got active
Statins Tenuously Cost-Effective for Primary Prevention in Seniors
Statins would prevent MIs, CHD, be cost-effective if no increase in geriatric-specific adverse effects
