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Depression and antidepressant use are associated with atrial fibrillation

Depression, Antidepressant Use May Up Risk of A-Fib

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CES-D ≥16, antidepressant use each associated with higher incidence of atrial fibrillation
Calorie restriction over two years is associated with considerable weight loss

Calorie Restriction Linked to Sustained Metabolic Adaptation

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Energy expenditure lower than expected on the basis of weight loss in the calorie restriction group
Microneedling in combination with 5-fluorouracil is a safe and effective treatment for vitiligo

Microneedling + 5-Fluorouracil Effective Vitiligo Treatment

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5-fluorouracil achieved a higher percentage of repigmentation versus tacrolimus
Despite the popularity

Unique Risks Associated With Texting Medical Orders

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Institute of Safe Medication Practices indicates risks such as abbreviations, autocorrection
For patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with non-shockable initial rhythm

Time to Epinephrine Tied to Survival in Non-Shockable OHCA

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Each minute delay in epinephrine administration tied to reduced survival, unfavorable neurologic outcomes
Vaccine-derived immune protection against mumps wanes on average 27 years after vaccination

Vaccine-Derived Immune Protection Against Mumps Wanes

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Outbreaks among young adults, teens aligned with peaks in mumps susceptibility due to loss of protection
Tai chi is associated with greater benefit than aerobic exercise for patients with fibromyalgia

Tai Chi Beats Aerobic Exercise in Fibromyalgia

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Improvement in fibromyalgia impact questionnaire scores was greater for combined tai chi groups
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors are associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease among patients with type 2 diabetes

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in T2DM Linked to IBD

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Higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease with longer use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor
From 2014 to 2016 there was an increase in the singleton low birthweight rate

CDC: Low Birthweight Rate Increased From 2014 to 2016

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Low, moderately low birthweight rates increased 2014-2016 for all race, Hispanic-origin groups
A novel implantable sensor can relay real-time personal health information relating to a range of analytes

Implantable Sensor Relays Real-Time Personal Health Info

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Hydrogel scaffolds respond to concentration of analytes in the blood, including oxygen, CO2, glucose