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Parents of children born with critical congenital heart defects may be at high risk for posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems

PTSD Risk Up in Parents of Kids With Critical Heart Defects

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They're also more likely to suffer depression, anxiety; new mothers particularly vulnerable
Recommendations have been updated for diagnosis

Recommendations Updated for Diagnosis, Management of COPD

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New recommendations focus on refinement of COPD assessment, escalation/de-escalation of therapy
For women

Gout Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Women

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Women with history of gout have significantly increased hip, but not wrist, fracture risk
Successful lumbar surgery is associated with improved glycemic control for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Surgery Can Benefit T2DM Control for Patients With Lumbar Stenosis

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Post-op HbA1c changes linked to improvement in Oswestry Disability Index, JOA, JOABPEQ scores
Lifetime intake of soy isoflavone genistein improves the response of mammary tumors to tamoxifen therapy in a rat model

Lifetime Genistein Intake May Improve Response to Tamoxifen

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Lifetime intake, mimicking Asian intake pattern, improves response of mammary tumors in rat model
A new clinical practice guideline

Guidelines Developed for Peri-Op, Post-Op Rhinoplasty Care

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Rhinoplasty candidates should be educated regarding expectations after surgery, managing discomfort
Twenty-three percent of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma have cardiovascular disease at diagnosis

High CVD Risk in Patients With Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

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Twenty-three and 24 percent of patients had CVD and uncontrolled blood pressure at diagnosis
Even normal-weight women may be at greater risk for colorectal cancer if they have certain traits

Metabolic Sx May Up CRC Risk Even in Healthy-Weight Women

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Metabolically unhealthy women have higher risk of colorectal cancer, researchers say
People who use electronic cigarettes regularly may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease

E-Cigarettes Found to Have Adverse Effect on Heart Health

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Researchers find users more likely to have early indicators of cardiovascular disease risk
For patients with atrial fibrillation

TGF-β1 Linked to Recurrent A-Fib After Catheter Ablation

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Patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation have highest levels of transforming growth factor-β1