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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes that there is a net benefit for preeclampsia screening with blood pressure measurements throughout pregnancy (B recommendation). These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 27 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommends BP Screening for Preeclampsia

Substantial net benefit for preeclampsia screening with BP measurements throughout pregnancy
Any skill enhancements linked to gaming among those aged 7 to 11 max out after two hours of gaming a week

Negative Effects Seen With Video Gaming 9+ Hours/Week

Benefits seen with one hour a week, but behavioral problems appear to rise at nine hours a week
Treatments other than statins also can effectively reduce cardiovascular risk

Both Statin, Non-Statin Therapies Effective for Lowering LDL

Dietary changes, other meds, and even surgery can lower cardiovascular risk similarly to statins
In patients with coronary artery disease

Achieving Optimal Medical Tx Before PCI Beneficial in CAD

Significant reduction in subsequent cardiac events for patients achieving OMT before stent implantation
The number of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases is expected to increase through 2030

Number of COPD Cases Expected to Increase Through 2030

Expected increase of >150 percent; anticipated increase of 185 percent in burden of inpatient care
In young Faroese adults

Mercury Exposure Cancels Cognitive Benefits of Exercise

Aerobic exercise benefits cognition, but not after high levels of prenatal mercury exposure
For 83-year-old patients with hip fracture

Orthogeriatric Model of Care Cost-Effective in Elderly With Hip Fx

Orthogeriatric-led service most effective, cost-effective model of care for men, women aged 83
Anxiety disorders are an important clinical problem in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with hemodialysis

Anxiety Disorders Important in ESRD Treated With Hemodialysis

Screening strategies are needed, as is further research on appropriate therapeutic approach
European and American guidelines lead to different recommendations for statin therapy

European, American Guidelines Lead to Different Recs for Statins

Quantification of CAC score can improve stratification for those at high, low risk for events
For patients with inadequately controlled

Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide Combo Beneficial in T2DM

Improved achievement of glycemic targets, reduced body weight