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Women Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Myocardial Infarction
Sex-specific thresholds for hs-cTnI ID more additional cases of myocardial injury in women than men
Exercise Mitigates Risk for Depression, Even With Genetic Risk
Higher levels of physical activity linked to reduced odds of depression, even with highest polygenic risk
Serious Eating Disorder Possible Even at Normal Body Weight
Markers of malnutrition and psychological problems common with atypical anorexia nervosa
Focus on ED Utilization Misses Whole-Person Perspective
Data sharing between medical, behavioral, and social care data systems needed
Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Improve Lung Cancer Outcomes
In fit men, mortality lower in smokers with lung cancer, lung cancer risk lower in former smokers
Few Eligible Patients Receive Rx for Weight-Loss Medications
Women, black patients, those in higher BMI classes have higher prescription rates
Exercise Should Be Prescribed to Cancer Survivors
Key stakeholders are urged to create the infrastructure and necessary cultural adaptations
Risk Calculator Predicts Morbidity in T2DM, Obesity
Risk score allows calculation of morbidity, mortality rates with and without undergoing bariatric surgery
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among U.S. Preteens, Teens
Most current exclusive e-cig users used flavored e-cigarettes, most often fruit, menthol/mint, candy
2010 to 2016 Saw Increase in Teens Admitted to ED for Abuse
Numbers increased from 6.93 to 11.97 admissions per 100,000 children younger than 18 years
