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Telomere length is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction

Telomere Length Tied to Higher Myocardial Infarction Risk

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Large multiethnic study shows linear relationship when telomere length is divided into tertiles
Recommendations have been issued for the use of direct oral anticoagulants in obese patients; the guideline was published online March 22 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

Guidance Issued on Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese

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DOAC use not recommended for patients with BMI >40 kg/m² and weight >120 kg
Wider excision margins in thick cutaneous melanoma cases do not improve locoregional recurrence or melanoma-specific survival

Excision Margins Don’t Impact Melanoma Recurrence, Survival

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Although, sentinel lymph node involvement is tied to poor prognosis
The Zika virus may be linked to acute disseminated encephalomyelitis

AAN: Zika May Be Linked to Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

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Researchers in Brazil detect symptoms similar to multiple sclerosis
For postmenopausal women with vitamin D insufficiency completing a structured weight-loss program

Vitamin D Supplementation Doesn’t Change Lean Mass, BMD

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Findings in postmenopausal overweight or obese women with vitamin D insufficiency
A low allergenic hydrolyzed egg preparation seems to be safe for use in egg-allergic children

Hydrolyzed Egg Preparation Safe for Egg-Allergic Children

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Low allergenic hydrolyzed preparation increases proportion of patients becoming tolerant to egg
Recommendations have been developed for emergency nurses in terms of recognizing and responding to the needs of victims of human trafficking; the position statement was published in the March issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing.

Nurses Play Crucial Role in Identifying Victims of Trafficking

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Emergency Nurses Association offers guidance to help recognize, respond to needs of victims
A radical proposal has been suggested for eliminating all Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and outpatient facilities in the next 20 years

VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers

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Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
For healthy females

Progesterone Attenuates Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening

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Findings in healthy females who received progesterone or placebo for seven days
An American man who underwent throat reconstruction seven years ago has no dysphagia and can eat normal food

Doctors Report on Success of Throat Reconstruction

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Seven years after receiving metal stents, donated skin tissue, patient can swallow and eat normal food