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Current Tobacco Smoke Exposure Doesn’t Obstruct Peds Airflow
However, prenatal smoking is associated with airflow obstruction among children with asthma
2005 to 2015 Saw Drop in Living Kidney Donation Among Men
Incidence of donation stable in women but decreased among men; income tied to changes in donation
Progression of Obesity Influences Risk of Diabetes Over Life Course
If population had maintained normal BMI in 10-year study, 64.2 percent of cases would have been averted
Patient-Reported Outcome Tool Developed for Lumbar Spine Sx
Models had good predicted performance in validation cohort, with concordance statistic of 0.66 to 0.79
Maternal Use of TDF Doesn’t Further Reduce HBV Transmission
Findings in setting with low HBV transmission with administration of hepatitis B immune globulin, vaccine
Patient, Caregiver Characteristics Predict LVAD Response
Greatest improvement in patient QOL, worsening of caregiver strain in first month after implantation
Postpartum Abdominoplasty Improves Back Pain, Incontinence
Significant decreases in scores on mean Oswestry Disability Index and Incontinence Questionnaire
Severe Sleep Apnea During REM Sleep Tied to Acute CV Events
Findings among those with apnea during REM sleep and with preexisting cardiovascular disease
30-Day ER Revisit Predicts Poor Outcomes in Elderly
Older age, male sex, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment are independent predictors of a revisit
No Link Found Between Marijuana Use, Kidney Function
Researchers compared current and past marijuana use to never users
