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For patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting

Ticagrelor + Aspirin Beneficial After Elective CABG

Increased saphenous vein graft patency rates compared with aspirin alone one year post-CABG

American College of Physicians, April 19-21

The American College of Physicians: Internal Medicine Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April 19...
Guidelines have been developed for use of disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis

Guidelines Developed for Use of Drugs in Multiple Sclerosis

Guidelines relate to starting, switching, stopping disease-modifying therapies
There is a linear correlation for physical activity with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Linear Link for Physical Activity, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Linear correlations for ALS and PA in leisure time, occupational activities, all activities combined
Evening preference and a later breakfast are associated with elevated body mass index in adults with type 2 diabetes

Evening Preference Linked to Higher BMI in Type 2 Diabetes

Breakfast time mediates the association between morning-evening preference and BMI
Alcohol consumption

Alcohol Intake May Influence Oral Microbiome Composition

Heavy drinkers most at risk; microbial diversity, profile differ in wine drinkers versus non-drinkers
Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy may alter the overall weight growth trajectory of the offspring from 6 weeks to 8 years

In Utero Caffeine Exposure Affects Early Childhood Weight

Maternal caffeine consumption tied to higher infant growth and childhood excess weight gain
Firearm homicides are much more common among black men compared to white men

Black Men More Likely to Die From Firearm Homicide

However, white men at higher risk for firearm suicide in all states
Prepubertal children are metabolically comparable to adult endurance athletes

Preteens Metabolically Comparable to Trained Athletes

Prepubertal children have comparable metabolic, fatigue profiles to endurance athletes
Electronic cigarette use is associated with increased subsequent marijuana use among adolescents

E-Cigarette Use Tied to Subsequent Marijuana Use in Teens

Stronger correlation seen for younger adolescents, aged 12 to 14 years, than for older teens