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Most individuals with a Coordinate My Care plan die in their chosen location

Most Patients With Care Plan Die in Chosen Location

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Females, those with poor performance status, and cancer diagnosis more likely to die in chosen location
Graft survival is similar for recipients of kidneys from >80-year-old donors and donors aged ≤60 years

Graft Survival Similar for Kidneys From Octogenarians

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Recipients of biopsy-guided kidneys from >80-year-old donors had significantly shorter waiting times
Exposure to particulate matter with aerodynamic diameters ≤2.5 µm is associated with metabolic alterations

Exposure to Particulate Matter Linked to Metabolic Alterations

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Higher exposure to particulate matter ≤2.5 µm linked to increases in cortisol, cortisone, epinephrine
The "On the Move" group exercise program is more effective at improving mobility in the elderly

‘On the Move’ Group Exercise Program Aids Walking in Elderly

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Greater mobility improvements seen, despite lower class attendance
The number of opioids prescribed for patients after elective hernia repair can be reduced

Majority of Patients Require Few Opioids After Hernia Repair

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Low opioid analgesic prescribing is achievable for patients undergoing hernia repair
Cannabis may alleviate neuropathic pain

Review: Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain

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Second review shows no benefit for plant-based cannabis preparation versus nonuse for PTSD
The risk of arterial thromboembolism is increased in the short term among patients with incident cancer

Short-Term Risk of Arterial Embolism Up in Cancer Patients

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Increased risk of arterial thromboembolism, MI, ischemic stroke for cancer patients
All-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality are reduced for U.S. adults with light and moderate alcohol intake

All-Cause, CVD Mortality Down With Light, Moderate Drinking

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Risk of mortality for all causes, cancer up for adults with heavy alcohol consumption, binge drinking
Apathy is associated with mortality in nursing home patients

Apathy Tied to Mortality in Nursing Home Patients

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Mortality risk also increased for males, older patients
Over the past decade

Smoking During Pregnancy Up Among Women With Depression

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Smoking rate four times higher in pregnant women experiencing an episode of major depression