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For patients with coronary artery disease pretreated with lipid-lowering therapy

Glucose Variation Impacts Coronary Plaque Vulnerability

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Findings in patients with coronary artery disease pretreated with lipid-lowering therapy
Aspirin use is associated with slower progression of percent emphysema on computed tomography

ATS: Aspirin Use Linked to Slower Progression of Emphysema

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Slower progression of percent emphysema on CT after adjustment for multiple variables
The most distinctive causes of death for each U.S. state have been mapped in a report published online May 14 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's  Preventing Chronic Disease.

Most Distinctive Causes of Death Mapped by U.S. State

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Map depicts variety of causes, including 15,000 HIV deaths in Florida, 22 syphilis deaths in Louisiana

FDA: Watch for Ketoacidosis With SGLT2 Inhibitors

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Class of drugs includes canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin
Fewer American men are receiving prostate cancer screening in the wake of a national panel's conclusion that the test does men more harm than good

AUA: PCPs Embracing New PSA Recommendations

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Primary care screening patterns have changed as a result of the USPSTF recommendation
For patients with allergic asthma

ATS: SB010 Cuts Early, Late Response in Allergic Asthma

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Significant attenuation in early and late responses after allergen provocation
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) smoking is associated with a transient decrease in cough reflex sensitivity

ATS: E-Cig Smoking Linked to Drop in Cough Reflex Sensitivity

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And, adverse effects on cells seen with exposure to some flavors of electronic cigarettes
For physicians who want to transition to private practice

Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice

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Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
If laughter is the best medicine

AUA: Medical Clowns May Benefit Pediatric Surgical Outcomes

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Psychological benefits for children, plus lower medical bills
Delaying surgery for nephrolithiasis can increase the risk of complications

AUA: Delay to Surgery for Nephrolithiasis Ups Costs

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Complications more likely to arise with surgical delay