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Retired female individuals who are high in goal disengagement have steeper nine-year declines in episodic memory

Drop in Episodic Memory Steeper With High Goal Disengagement

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Cognitive decline worse for retired versus employed individuals with high goal disengagement, women
The combination of low muscle mass and low muscle density is associated with shorter survival in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Low Muscle Mass, Density Linked to Shorter Survival in Lymphoma

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13 percent of DLBCL patients had LMM, LMD, which was associated with shorter OS and PFS
Radiology departments have been implementing policies to ensure preparedness for the coronavirus 2019 pandemic

COVID-19 Preparedness for Radiology Departments Outlined

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Preparedness includes early detection and limiting exposure of health care workers, hospital employees
For patients with obesity

Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Long-Term Risk for Major CV Events

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Reduction mainly due to decrease in myocardial infarction, but not in acute ischemic stroke
Less than half of patients with sports-related mild traumatic brain injury achieve clinical recovery within two weeks after injury

Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought

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At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
Antibiotic prescriptions in the first year of life are associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes in childhood

Antibiotics in First Year of Life May Up Risk for T1DM by Age 10

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Antibiotic prescriptions for ear, respiratory tract infections major driver for increased risk
Poor sleep quality is associated with increased food intake and a lower-quality diet among women

Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Greater Food Intake, Worse Diet

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Poorer sleep quality linked to lower unsaturated fat intake and higher food weight, added sugar intake
In 2019

Most Mass Shooting Events Occur Close to Nontrauma Centers

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About half of all events occurred more than 10 miles from a pediatric trauma center
Microdiscectomy is superior to nonsurgical care with respect to pain intensity in patients with sciatica lasting more than four months and caused by lumbar disc herniation

Surgery Superior to Nonoperative Care for Persistent Sciatica

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Leg pain intensity score lower at six months with microdiscectomy versus standard nonoperative care
Based on countries with identified cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) originating in Iran

COVID-19 Epidemic in Iran Likely to Be Substantial

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Estimated 18,300 COVID-19 cases in Iran had to have occured to observe reported internationally exported cases