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For veterans regularly prescribed angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) admitted for noncardiac surgery

Withholding ARBs After Surgery Linked to Higher Mortality

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Failure to resume ARBs linked to mortality risk, especially in younger patients
Intensive glycemic control appears to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes

Intensive Glycemic Control May Ward Off Cardiovascular Events

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But study showed it's not enough to prevent related deaths
Adding to the debate about the benefits of mammography screening before age 50

Limited Evidence for Screening Mammography for Women in 40s

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But conclusion wasn't unanimous, one expert says
Nine states have enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact law

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Formed

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Formation of compact commission triggered by enactment of law in seventh state: Alabama
For older adults

Hyperhomocysteinemia Linked to Worse Cognitive Status

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Correlation with worse cognitive and functional status, dementia among elderly adults
Incorporation of a genetic risk score can improve the accuracy of colorectal cancer risk determination

Model Including CRC Risk Alleles Ups Risk Discrimination

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Model more accurately determines risk of colorectal cancer; defines recommended screening age
Intensive care unit patients who develop delirium have a higher mortality risk

Morbidity, Mortality Up for Patients With Delirium in ICU

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Researchers recommend screening and monitoring for delirium in all critically ill patients
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis associated changes in liver function affect kidney transporter expression and metformin pharmacokinetics

NASH-Linked Changes Impact Metformin Pharmacokinetics

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Mice study shows alteration in kidney transporter expression, altered metformin pharmacokinetics
Magnetic resonance imaging can be used to visualize the effects of continuous traction on herniated lumbar intervertebral discs and their surrounding structures

MRI Can Visualize Effects of Traction on Herniated Discs

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Changes include change in disc shape, reduction of herniated disc volume, widening of the facet joint
Healthy adolescents may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Healthy Teens Exhibit Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

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Significant drop in forced expiratory volume in one second reported for 17.8 percent of teens