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For patients post coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Lower Thromboembolic Risk With New A-Fib After CABG Versus NVAF

Thromboembolic risk lower for postoperative atrial fibrillation s/p CABG versus nonvalvular a-fib
A previously unrecognized interstitium has been identified in human tissues

Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues

Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Having more nurses in the hospital with at least a bachelor of science degree in nursing is tied to lower post-surgical mortality among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Nurse Education Improves Post-Op Survival in Dementia Patients

Findings show lower post-surgical mortality among patients with Alzheimer's disease
Compared with the general population

Children With ASD, Younger Siblings Are Undervaccinated

Vaccination rates were significantly lower among younger siblings of children with ASD
The e-liquids used in electronic cigarettes are a heterogeneous group

Liquids in E-Cigarettes Are Heterogeneous, Frequently Toxic

The more chemicals in e-liquid, the more toxic it is likely to be; vanillin tied to higher toxicity
The most affected health domains after ischemic stroke are physical function

Physical, Executive Function Most Affected After Ischemic Stroke

Worse scores in multiple domains tied to lower income, female sex, disability
U.S. adults express concerns about discrimination by employers and insurance for patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia

Concern for Employer, Insurance Discrimination for Alzheimer’s Patients

About half of adults surveyed expect a man with mild Alzheimer's dementia to be discriminated against
Electronic health record usability may contribute to possible patient harm events

EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events

Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
The complete genome sequence of fetuses can be elucidated from amniotic fluid

Complete Genome Sequence Can Be ID’d From Amniotic Fluid

Concordance of variant calls between cellular, cell-free DNA, with parental libraries >96 percent
In neurotypical development

Amygdala Neurons Reduced in Adulthood With Autism

This is in contrary to normal neurologic development where mature neurons increase into adulthood