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Only about 50 percent of adults with familial hypercholesterolemia are on statin therapy

Only Half of Adults With Familial Hypercholesterolemia on Statins

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And, only 30.3 percent of patients with definite or probable FH on statins take high-intensity statin
The challenges associated with having children during surgical residency may have considerable impact on the workforce

Challenges ID’d for Childbearing During Surgical Residency

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Most women receive six weeks or less of maternity leave; most feel leave duration is inadequate
PapSEEK

Genetic Assay of PAP Tests May Help Dx Endometrial, Ovarian CA

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PapSEEK tests for gene mutation, aneuploidy; better detection with Tao brush intrauterine sampling
For overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes

Intensive Lifestyle Interventions Cut Long-Term Disability in T2DM

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10-year lifestyle, weight loss changes increased disability-free years in women, those without CVD
The burden of two of the most common symptoms in patients living with HIV -- fatigue and muscle aches/joint pains -- is higher in women

For Those With HIV, Symptom Burden Higher in Women

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These symptoms, especially fatigue, muscle aches, may be worsened with menopause
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity physical activity is associated with reduced mortality risk

MVPA Mortality Risk Reduction Not Tied to Exercise in Bouts

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Lower mortality risk seen with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity regardless of how it is accumulated
Childhood measles infection appears to compound the associations between smoking

Measles in Childhood Affects Airflow Obstruction in Midlife

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Findings show the effect is in combination with adult asthma, smoking
Patients with vascular malformations have increased pain and psychosocial distress

Vascular Malformations Contribute to Lower Quality of Life

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Patients report increased pain and psychosocial distress specifically
The Lean approach

Lean Approach May Help Tackle Burnout in Health Care Providers

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Creation of a huddle board represents one method to address issues in a timely manner
A history of cancer is associated with fatigability and poor endurance

History of Cancer Tied to Lower Endurance, Higher Fatigability

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Fatigability and poor endurance significantly higher in older adults with cancer history