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A "Western" diet appears to be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

‘Western’ Diet Associated With Respiratory Symptoms, COPD

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Western dietary pattern associated with higher prevalence of wheeze, cough, phlegm
A shared decision support intervention is beneficial for patients considering destination therapy left ventricular assist device placement

Shared Decision-Making Beneficial for Destination Therapy LVAD

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Improves patient decisions; stronger link between stated values, patient-reported treatment choice
Most patients with uveal melanoma have unmet health information and psychological needs

Unmet Health Needs for Patients With Uveal Melanoma

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Most express unmet needs at 1 week, 3 months after diagnosis; drop in unmet needs over time
High fish intake is associated with reduced risk of multiple sclerosis

AAN: High Fish Intake Linked to Reduced Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

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Two tag SNPs in fatty acid desaturase gene 2 independently linked to reduced risk of MS
Survivors of adolescent cancer have higher rates of adverse mental health outcomes than the general population

Risk of Mental Health Visits Up in Childhood Cancer Survivors

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Childhood cancer survivors diagnosed by age 4 have elevated risk of severe mental health events
Large changes in temperature are associated with increased risk of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

ACC: Dramatic Changes in Temperature Tied to STEMI Risk

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The effect was exaggerated with larger average daily temperatures
American-style football athletes have cardiovascular changes indicative of increased cardiovascular risk

ACC: Football Players Show Heart Changes Indicative of CVD Risk

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Aortic root dilation, increased systolic BP, reduced diastolic and vascular function, LV hypertrophy
In elderly patients

Conventional Hemodialysis Induces Drop in Cerebral Blood Flow

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Global CBF declined significantly by 10 percent from before the start to the end of hemodialysis
For female soldiers

Deployment Timing Linked to Spontaneous Preterm Birth

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Delivery within six months of return from deployment linked to increased risk of SPB
Urine screening for tobacco-specific biomarkers shows that nearly all economically disadvantaged urban adolescents are exposed to tobacco smoke

Nearly All Disadvantaged Urban Teens Exposed to Smoke

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Urine biomarkers show secondhand smoke exposure highest among African-Americans