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Review: Sweetened Drinks May Affect Cardiovascular Health
Added sugars raise risk of myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, and stroke
More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Protect Against GI Cancer
Four-year study found survival doubled for GI cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day
Medical Costs Increasing for Smokers Who Develop PAD
More likely to be hospitalized for atherosclerosis, acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease
Cranial Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise As Sleep Apnea Tx
For some, it might work better than continuous positive airway pressure
Many Pulmonologists Under-, Over-Screen With LDCT
Under-screeners more likely to cite potential harms as influential factors, less influenced by evidence
Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Risk of stroke within 30 days 0.18 percent after ER discharge for peripheral vestibular disorder
Overweight, Obesity Increase Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Meta-analysis of 58 studies shows increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel release
β-Blocker Dose More Impactful Than Heart Rate in Heart Failure
BB dose has greater impact than lower heart rate in patients with heart failure from HF-ACTION trial
Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010
Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
No Specific Findings to ID Recurrence in Head and Neck CA
No definite index of symptoms or signs indicating local recurrence, second primary malignancy
