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Maternal Exposure to Polluted Air Tied to Elevated Child BP
Overall, 1.61-fold increase in risk of elevated BP for children with highest versus lowest tertile of PM2.5
Rate of Deaths From Falls in Seniors Up From 2007 to 2016
Rate increased in almost every demographic category; largest increase for those aged ≥85 years
Study IDs Factors Linked to Quality of Life With Dementia
Relationship, social engagement, and functional ability factors were associated with better quality of life
Anxiety Levels Tied to Bone Mineral Density Post-Menopause
Probability of fracture lower for participants in the tertile of the lowest anxiety scores
Overall, Drinking Wine Does Not Impact Prostate Cancer Risk
Findings show small increased risk with white wine, decreased risk with red wine
Teledermatology Could Expedite Care for Suspected Skin Cancer
Australian study finds implementation significantly speeds time to clinical resolution
Tobacco Cessation Support Lacking in Mental Health Facilities
Less than half of patients in mental health, substance abuse treatment facilities offered counseling
Researchers Explore Nanofibers to Target, Treat Atherosclerosis
Study shows 11 and 9 percent plaque reduction in treated male, female mice compared with controls
Midstream Urine Microbiome Diverse in Seniors With CKD
After adjustment for demographics and diabetes status, microbiome diversity linked to estimated GFR
Primary Care Providers Have Mixed Views on Genetic Tests
They find tests for genetic risk potentially useful, but lack confidence in interpreting results
