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In patients with acute cough

Only Slightly Worse Disease Course for Bacterial LRI

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More often return for second consult than those without bacterial etiology in acute cough
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) are associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal adverse events

GI Adverse Events Up With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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Risk varies based on dose, background medications, and type of GLP-1 RA
For patients with inflammatory joint diseases

ACR: High Demand for CVD-Preventive Meds in IJD

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High indication for medications, but initiation is infrequent in inflammatory joint disease cohort
Bisphosphonates reduce the risk of vertebral

Findings Support Bisphosphonate Use in Men With Osteoporosis

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Reduced risk seen for vertebral and possibly nonvertebral fractures
Ablative fractional laser treatment is beneficial for patients with cesarean section scars

Ablative Fractional Laser Beneficial for C-Section Scars

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Significant improvement in pliability and smoother in surface relief at one-month follow-up after AFXL
A simple blood test may one day diagnose concussions with more than 90 percent certainty

Novel Diagnostic Method for Concussion Shows Potential

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Small study suggests markers in the blood could assist diagnosis of head injury
Most colleges don't have comprehensive programs to support students with food allergies

ACAAI: Many Colleges Lack Food Allergy Support

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Lack of comprehensive support programs is a significant issue, allergists say
Cases of coronary heart disease have dropped 20 percent in the United States over the last four decades

CHD Rates Down 20 Percent Since 1980s in the United States

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Doctors, public health officials should begin focusing on heart health at ever-earlier ages
The odds of surviving cardiac arrest seem higher for patients who've been taking statins

AHA: Survival Odds Up With Statins Before Cardiac Arrest

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Those already taking statin medication more likely to be alive one year later
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help young adults keep their blood pressure at a healthy level

AHA: Omega-3s May Help Reduce BP in Young, Healthy Adults

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Study found higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure