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Review: Higher Concentration of PUFAs in Organic Meat
Second meta-analysis shows elevated concentration of total, n-3 PUFAs in organic milk
Cannabis Use Not Linked to Risk of Mood, Anxiety Disorders
But significantly associated with any substance use, alcohol use, drug use disorders
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tied to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
After adjustment for confounding variables, higher risk of adverse CV outcomes, all-cause mortality
ASA: Pregnancy at Advanced Age Ups Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk
After adjustment for multiple variables, significantly increased risk in postmenopausal women
ASA: Pioglitazone After Stroke, TIA Helpful in Insulin Resistance
Linked to reduction in risk of stroke, myocardial infarction in patients with insulin resistance
Delivery of Preventive Services to Infants Can Be Improved
Intervention improves percentage of patient visits receiving all preventive bundle elements
Outcomes Explored for ER Return Visit Hospital Admissions
Patients initially discharged then readmitted after return ER visit have lower in-hospital mortality
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities Linked to Increased Mortality
Increased risk of all-cause mortality seen in four separate research cohorts
Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability
Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
Obesity Ups Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Children
Height data are necessary to correctly classify children as normal weight, overweight, or obese