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Intensive BP Lowering Doesn’t Cut Cerebral Perfusion
Intensive versus standard BP lowering not tied to decreased cerebral perfusion in small vessel disease
HPV Vaccine Intervention Tied to Increased Vaccination
Clinician intervention includes communication training, fact sheets, parent education site
Minorities Face Worse Prognosis and Complications in T1DM
Findings based on analysis of whites, blacks, and Hispanics during three years after diagnosis
Quintupled Glucocorticoid Dose No Help in Pediatric Asthma
But quadrupling dose of inhaled glucocorticoids may be beneficial for adolescents, adults with asthma
Nasal Distortive Effect Described in Selfies
Photos taken at shorter distances increase perceived ratio of nasal breadth to bizygomatic breadth
Parental Dieting Pressure Linked to Long-Term Harm
Unhealthy weight, behaviors seen in adulthood; parent encouragement of diet may pass down
Prophylaxis Can Prevent HCV Infection in Kidney Recipients
With direct-acting antivirals, no adverse events seen when kidneys came from HCV-infected donors
Strong State Firearm Policies, Lower Firearm Suicide Rate Tied
Counties with low home state, interstate scores had higher firearm homicide rates, overall homicide rate
Increase in Other Flavored Tobacco Use After Menthol Ban
Increase in percentage of those who attempted to quit at follow-up versus before ban implementation
ACP Updates Guidance for HbA1c Targets for Adults With T2DM
Clinicians should personalize glycemic control goals; aim for HbA1c of 7 to 8 percent for most adults
