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FDA Warns About ‘Miracle’ Young Blood Infusion Treatments
Expensive 'fountain of youth' therapies are unproven, potentially harmful
Late-Onset Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
But onset before age 50 and migraine without aura not associated with higher risk for stroke
Low Vitamin D Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels in Women
Serum 25(OH)D level <30 ng/mL positively associated with blood glucose level ≥100 mg/dL
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Cost-Effective in Simulation
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varied from $10,000 to $47,000 per QALY for RZV versus no vaccine
Clinical Apps Up Quality of Care for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Tools offer clinical support for appropriate imaging, symptom assessment, patient education
Higher Push-Up Capacity Linked to Lower Incidence of CVD Events
Significant negative association identified in male firefighters who were followed for 10 years
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
Those with positive results should be provided with genetic counseling, testing if indicated
Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness
Claims data show many prescribed transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl were opioid-nontolerant
Primary Care Providers Can Improve Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Most adults with diabetes, including high-risk patients, seen by a primary care doc in previous year
Discharge Opioid Rx for Heart Dz Patients May Impact Follow-Up
Findings seen in patients with admitting diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, decompensated heart failure
