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Nurse Education Improves Post-Op Survival in Dementia Patients
Findings show lower post-surgical mortality among patients with Alzheimer's disease
Change in BMI During Puberty Tied to Later Heart Failure Risk
However, childhood BMI not independently associated with risk of heart failure
Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues
Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Lower Thromboembolic Risk With New A-Fib After CABG Versus NVAF
Thromboembolic risk lower for postoperative atrial fibrillation s/p CABG versus nonvalvular a-fib
Relapse in Major Depression Linked to Brain Cortical Changes
Significant decline of insular volume and dorsolateral prefrontal from baseline to follow-up
Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Changes in Relationship Status
Increased incidence of divorce/separation in those in a relationship, and new relationship in single patients
Traumatic Brain Injury Rare for Children With Isolated Vomiting
Children presenting with head injury with isolated vomiting rarely have clinically important TBI
Dining Out Linked to Phthalates Exposure in U.S. Population
Teen high consumers of food outside the home had 55 percent higher Σandrogen-disruptor levels
CDC: Many Adults Not Receiving Sexual Risk Assessments
47 percent of women, 23 percent of men with recent sexual activity received risk assessment in past year
Islet Transplantation Improves Quality of Life in T1DM
Also decreases severe hypoglycemic events; findings among T1DM patients participating in a phase 3 trial
