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Severe obstructive sleep apnea that occurs during REM sleep is associated with recurrent cardiovascular events in those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease

Severe Sleep Apnea During REM Sleep Tied to Acute CV Events

Findings among those with apnea during REM sleep and with preexisting cardiovascular disease
A revisit to the emergency department within 30 days of a previous visit predicts poor outcomes in elderly adults

30-Day ER Revisit Predicts Poor Outcomes in Elderly

Older age, male sex, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment are independent predictors of a revisit
There are no significant associations between current or past self-reported marijuana use and measures of kidney function

No Link Found Between Marijuana Use, Kidney Function

Researchers compared current and past marijuana use to never users
Total hip arthroplasty is associated with increased life expectancy during the 10 years after surgery

Total Hip Arthroplasty Linked to Increased Survival for 10 Years

Survival better than expected up to ~10 years after surgery; no significant difference at 12 years
On average

Most Women Willing to Trade Off Benefits, Risks of Breast Screening

Women are willing to accept 1.72 additional unnecessary follow-ups and willing to pay £79.17
The first set of blood screening tests for the tickborne parasite Babesia microti have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Screening Tests for Tickborne Parasite

Babesia microti screening tests will help reduce risk of transfusion-transmitted infection
High sun exposure may lower the risk of multiple sclerosis

Higher Sun Exposure Tied to Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Findings based on sun exposure at 5 to 15 years of age and at 5 to 15 years before MS onset
Pharmacists should be aware of the increasing use of supplements

Pharmacists Encouraged to Learn More About Herbal Supplements

Pharmacists should steer patients toward brands of herbal products that are reliable and unadulterated
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy-only procedures make up 66.7 percent of knee arthroscopies performed by low- and high-volume surgeons

Surgeons Often Do Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy

Procedure common despite evidence showing no benefit for patients with degenerative meniscal tears
Consistent risk factors for poor sleep in menopause include depression and vasomotor symptoms

Poor Sleep in Menopause Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms, Depression

Poor sleep in preceding stage of menopause does not predict poor sleep in later stages