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Most Distinctive Causes of Death Mapped by U.S. State
Map depicts variety of causes, including 15,000 HIV deaths in Florida, 22 syphilis deaths in Louisiana
Glucose Variation Impacts Coronary Plaque Vulnerability
Findings in patients with coronary artery disease pretreated with lipid-lowering therapy
Not All With Dense Breasts Have High Interval Cancer Risk
Five-year risk plus breast density can best identify women at high risk for interval cancer
Discovery Paves New Path for Opioid Production
Could benefit medicine but researchers warn of potential to create illegal drugs
Mortality, Stroke Risks Vary Widely After Carotid Stenting
Stroke, death more common at some centers than others
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome
Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
History of Teenage Acne Tied to Increased Risk for Melanoma
After adjustment for known risk factors, increased relative risk for women with history of acne
Meds Offer Slight Symptom Relief in Overactive Bladder
Small reductions in urge incontinence episodes, voids per day with daily dose of medications
