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Persistent Postconcussion Changes Seen in Cerebral Blood Flow
Persistent changes seen in CBF and white matter at return-to-play and up to one year later
Short Sleep Doubles Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens
Combination of insomnia and short sleep increases risk for hypertension fivefold
Considerable Proportion of Medical Device Adverse Events Reported Late
9.1 percent were reported after 180 days; small number of manufacturers submitted most of the late reports
AAOS: Spouses of Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement See Their Own Lives Improve
Spouses report progressively providing less assistance to the patient in daily activities over time
AAD: Ivarmacitinib 4 mg, 8 mg Efficacious for Adults With Severe Alopecia Areata
No new safety signals or reports of deaths, thromboembolic events, or major cardiovascular events reported
Red Wine No Better Than White in Terms of Cancer Risk
However, white wine significantly associated with increased risk for cancer among women and in analyses restricted to cohort studies
Americans Borrowed $74 Billion in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs
Survey reveals many Americans worry they will incur medical debt if they experience a major medical event
Poll Reveals Only 17 Percent Think Medicaid Funding Should Be Cut
Nearly half the population polled think funding should either increase or be kept about the same