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In Alzheimer’s, BACE1 Inhibition May Reverse Amyloid Deposition
Sequential, increased deletion of BACE1 in adult AD mouse model reversed amyloid deposition
Safety of PERC Tool Validated for Very Low Risk PE Rule Out in ER
Eight-item, pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria safe for use with very low risk patients in ER
Genetics Should Inform Care in Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy
Genetic status linked to risk of major adverse cardiac events in NCCM patients
Mean Depth of Ultrasonographic Penetration Greater in Autism
Greater depth in first trimester versus developmental delay group, typical development group
Greater Weight Loss With RYGB in Obese With T2DM at Three Years
Lasting improvements in weight, HbA1c, cardiovascular risk vs. intensive weight management
During 2013 to 2016, 8.1 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Depression
Depression more common in women; lower among non-Hispanic Asians than other ethnic groups
ACA Dependent Coverage Tied to Increased Prenatal Care
Increased early, adequate prenatal care, decreased preterm birth, especially among unmarried women
Perfluoroalkyl Substances Linked to Greater Weight Regain
Higher baseline levels of PFAS tied to greater weight regain in weight-loss setting, especially for women
Four Best Practices Outlined to Prevent Health Care Cyberattacks
Health care execs should ID potential inefficiencies in cybersecurity, ensure systems backed up
Lipoproteins, Lipids Have Similar Ties to MI, Ischemic Stroke
No association with ICH; within HDL, cholesterol inversely and triglyceride positively linked to MI
