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As many as one-quarter of people with atrial fibrillation who have a low risk of stroke are prescribed anticoagulation unnecessarily

Anticoagulation Both Over- and Under-Prescribed in A-Fib

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May be unnecessary for those at low risk of stroke
People who divorce face a higher risk of acute myocardial infarction than those who remain married

Divorce Tied to Increased Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction

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But remarriage, at least for women, does not appear to lower risk
An immune system disorder may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease

Arginine Implicated in Experimental Alzheimer’s Research

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If seen in humans, it might lead to new treatments for disease
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Acetaminophen may do more than simply dull pain -- it may also dull positive and negative emotions

Acetaminophen Appears to Blunt Emotional Response

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Research involved two experiments, each enlisting about 80 college students
Statin use is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer risk

Statin Use Inversely Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Risk reduction appears sex specific, with significant reduction seen for men, but not women
Grape polyphenols may act in the intestine to protect against metabolic syndrome

Grape Polyphenols May Protect Against Metabolic Sx Via Gut

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Mouse model shows modification of microbial community structure with grape polyphenol
High levels of free testosterone and bioavailable testosterone

SHBG Predicts Erectile Dysfunction Risk in Young Men

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Free, bioavailable testosterone levels independently tied to ED risk
An in-person skin examination is important for detection of incidentally-identified skin malignancies

Teledermatology Implications for Incidental Skin CA Detection

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Most frequently biopsied incidental malignancies seen on head and neck