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Guidelines Developed for Optimizing Treatment of HFrEF
Consensus statement addresses 10 pivotal issues in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Urogenital Health Issues Seen in Girls Years After Sexual Abuse
Girls, but not boys, sexually abused in childhood experience health issues up to 12 years later
Tips Offered for Patient-Provider Opioid Tapering Talks
Patients should understand individualized reasons for tapering, know their providers will not abandon them
More Daily Steps Associated With Thicker Brain Sub-Regions
Older adults with memory problems who walk more than 4,000 steps/day have better cognitive skills
Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Higher Risk of Skin Cancer
Individuals with a history of atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma development
More Than a Third of Patients Do Not Respond to Antiepileptics
Overall, 89.9 percent of patients who achieve seizure control do so with first, second AED regimen
Three-Quarters Receiving ‘End of Life Option Act’ Drugs Take Them
Common reasons for pursuing California's EOLOA are not wanting to suffer, not being able to enjoy life
Robot Training Improves Gait Stability in Parkinson’s
Improvements seen in response to perturbations while walking and in gait stability
Psychosocial Risk in Teens Tied to Lasting HIV Vulnerability
High-frequency psychosocial risk trajectory has lasting effect on HIV risk behaviors in adulthood
Effective Treatments Exist for Nausea, Vomiting of Pregnancy
Early treatment can prevent complications; safe, effective treatment available for more severe cases
