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U.S. Organ Donation Rates Highest in Midwest
While whites more likely to donate, report found race not the only driving factor
Smartphone Electrocardiograms Deemed Equivalent to Standard
Smartphone monitoring found to be as accurate as standard ECG in diverse populations
Post-CABG Predictors of Stroke Identified for Diabetes Patients
Predictors of perioperative stroke include prior stroke, warfarin use, surgery outside U.S., Canada
Primary Androgen Deprivation Tx May Raise DM Risk by 60 Percent
Findings among men treated for localized prostate cancer
Population-Based FIT Screening Can Reduce CRC Mortality
Large cohort study shows significant reduction among screened 50- to 69-year-olds in Taiwan
Specific Trans Fatty Acids Linked With Incident Diabetes
Correlations differ by specific trans fatty acid and by method of assessment
Fewer U.S. Hospitals Sending New Moms Home With Formula
But CDC survey finds one-third continue the practice, which can undermine breastfeeding efforts
Soy Supplements Deemed Ineffective in Asthma Care
Clinical trial refutes prior notion that the nutrient might boost lung function
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts
Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
Review: Fracture Risk Up With Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Researchers found greater risk of hip, other fractures
