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Mortality is increased for patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction who do not undergo coronary revascularization

Mortality Up With No Revascularization in NSTEMI

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Risk associated with no revascularization consistent in subgroup analysis, including older age
Genetic testing may help diagnose or rule out central nervous system infections

DNA Tests May Aid Diagnosis of CNS Infections

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Genetic sequencing of inflamed brain tissue helped scientists determine cause of damage in many cases
Patients with diabetes are much more likely to die after an acute myocardial infarction than patients without diabetes

Diabetes Increases Mortality Risk After Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Study points to need for better coordinated care, more effective use of medications
Scientists have identified new gene mutations that may be tied to colorectal cancer. The study was published online June 22 in Nature Communications.

Genetic Picture of Colorectal Cancer Clarified

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Researchers say it's likely that all the major genetic mutations have been discovered
Health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act will rise in 2017

2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA

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Experts say increases will mostly affect people who get modest subsidies or no financial assistance
Misuse of opioids by American adults more than doubled from the early 2000s to 2013

Misuse of Opioids Doubled in the United States Over a Decade

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Over 4 percent of adults reported nonmedical use of drugs like OxyContin in 2012 to 2013
For black Americans with diabetes

Diabetes Plus Kidney Disease Raises CVD Risk in Blacks

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Odds of cardiovascular mortality 14.8 percent higher in black Americans with both conditions
A diet inclusive of foods rich in fiber may fuel more successful aging

High-Fiber Diet May Promote Healthy, Disease-Free Aging

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Top fiber consumers were 79 percent more likely to remain fully functional and disease-free
There is variation in the number of emergency department visits and expected source of payment for visits in the five most populous states (California

Variation in ER Visit Use for the Five Most Populous States

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And, differences between states in expected source of payment for emergency department visits
Novel lipid mediators may be involved in the beneficial effects associated with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in obesity

Novel Lipid Mediators May Play Role in Omega-3 PUFA Effects

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Novel mediators involved in beneficial effects attributed to omega-3 PUFA in obesity