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The pace of flu activity continues to quicken across the United States

Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States

Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
β-blockers are associated with significantly reduced mortality

β-Blockers Linked to Reduced Mortality in HFrEF, A-Fib

Reduction in all-cause mortality, but not hospitalization, regardless of pattern, burden of a-fib
In a case study from the University of Miami

First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika Described

Case of pregnant woman who has since given birth; infant has no signs of infection
Americans who live in rural areas have a higher risk of death from five leading causes than people who live in urban locations

CDC: Higher Risk of Death From Leading Causes in Rural America

More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons why
Current medical science has proven there are legitimate medical uses for marijuana and cannabis-derived drugs

New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis

Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Sitagliptin has a neutral effect on cardiovascular risk among older patients with type 2 diabetes

Sitagliptin Has Neutral CV Risk Effect in Elderly With T2DM, CVD

Neutral effects on cardiovascular risk among older patients with well-controlled T2DM and CVD
Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with frequent headache in middle-aged and older men

Low Serum Vitamin D Linked to Frequent Headache in Men

Significantly increased odds of headache for those in lowest versus highest serum 25(OH)D quartile
For women with breast cancer

Worsening QoL Linked to Early Tx Discontinuation in Breast Cancer

Worsening in any MENQOL domain or menopause-specific QoL linked to early treatment cessation
The prevalence of specific mindfulness practices has increased in recent years

Increase Noted in Mindfulness Practices From 2002 to 2012

Farm, blue-collar workers have lower mindfulness practice compared to white-collar workers
Higher primary care physician involvement in end-of-life care is associated with less intensive and lower cost end-of-life care

PCP Involvement Tied to End-of-Life Care Patterns

Higher primary care physician involvement linked to less intensive and lower cost end-of-life care