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Typical symptoms of myocardial infarction are more common and have greater predictive value in women than in men

Women With Heart Attack Do Present With Typical Symptoms

Typical symptoms of myocardial infarction more common in women than men
From 2002 to 2012

Helmets Are Underutilized by Cyclists in the United States

Blacks, Hispanics, and those aged <17 years have lowest rates of wearing helmets
HIV infection is independently associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation

HIV Infection May Raise Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

Risk similar to known factors such as hypertension and diabetes
U.S. veterans could receive billions of dollars in denied claims for out-of-pocket emergency care costs at non-VA facilities after a federal court ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly denied the claims.

VA May Have to Pay Billions for Veterans’ Emergency Care Claims

Law says VA must pay emergency medical expenses if they are not covered by private insurance
The STROKE Perception Report is a valid and reliable measure of patients' and family surrogates' perceptions of the quality of acute stroke hospital services

New Tool Measures Patients’ Perceptions of Stroke Care

Validated instrument focuses on speed of diagnosis and treatment, caring, and patient education
The eventual elimination of chemical testing on mammals was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals

Agency plans 30 percent reduction in number of studies that require use of mammals by 2025
As concern grows over hundreds of lung illnesses tied to vaping

President Pushing for Nationwide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes

Details of plan to phase out flavored e-cigarettes from the market expected during the next few weeks
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have an increased risk for long-term opioid use

Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Odds higher for HS patients with advancing age, ever smoking, history of depression, comorbidity
The incidence of mild cognitive impairment is increased in World Trade Center responders

Mild Cognitive Impairment Incidence Higher for WTC Responders

Incidence increased with PTSD severity; prolonged exposure a risk factor for apolipoprotein-ε4 carriers
Most gun owners and individuals who do not own guns support measures to strengthen U.S. gun laws

Gun Owners, Nonowners Support Strengthening U.S. Gun Laws

Increases found in public support for licensing, universal background checks, regulation of gun dealers