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Patient, Caregiver Characteristics Predict LVAD Response
Greatest improvement in patient QOL, worsening of caregiver strain in first month after implantation
Postpartum Abdominoplasty Improves Back Pain, Incontinence
Significant decreases in scores on mean Oswestry Disability Index and Incontinence Questionnaire
Severe Sleep Apnea During REM Sleep Tied to Acute CV Events
Findings among those with apnea during REM sleep and with preexisting cardiovascular disease
30-Day ER Revisit Predicts Poor Outcomes in Elderly
Older age, male sex, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment are independent predictors of a revisit
No Link Found Between Marijuana Use, Kidney Function
Researchers compared current and past marijuana use to never users
Total Hip Arthroplasty Linked to Increased Survival for 10 Years
Survival better than expected up to ~10 years after surgery; no significant difference at 12 years
Most Women Willing to Trade Off Benefits, Risks of Breast Screening
Women are willing to accept 1.72 additional unnecessary follow-ups and willing to pay £79.17
FDA Approves First Screening Tests for Tickborne Parasite
Babesia microti screening tests will help reduce risk of transfusion-transmitted infection
Higher Sun Exposure Tied to Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Findings based on sun exposure at 5 to 15 years of age and at 5 to 15 years before MS onset
Pharmacists Encouraged to Learn More About Herbal Supplements
Pharmacists should steer patients toward brands of herbal products that are reliable and unadulterated
