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Serelaxin Does Not Lower CV Death in Acute Heart Failure
No drop in incidence of death at 180 days or worsening of heart failure seen for hospitalized patients
Short-Term Exposure to PM10 and PM2.5 Affects Mortality
Risk for daily all-cause, cardiovascular, respiratory mortality up with short-term exposure
Depression, Substance Use Increasing in Former Smokers
2005 to 2016 saw increase in prevalence of major depression; marijuana use increased from 2002 to 2016
Family History of Diabetes Tied to Higher BMD in Normoglycemia
Lumbar spine, femoral neck BMD higher in postmenopausal women with first-degree family history
High, Increasing BP in Midlife Tied to Brain Changes in Late Life
Higher DBP at age 43 years, greater increases from 36 to 43 linked to smaller whole-brain volume at 69 to 71
Women With Diabetes More Likely Than Men to Not Take Meds as Prescribed
Younger adults more likely to not take meds as prescribed and to ask for lower-cost medication
Taking Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder May Up Other Med Compliance
Findings seen among those taking buprenorphine and any of five other drug classes
Private Rooms Help Sustain Lower Rates of Some Nosocomial Colonization
Reduction seen in VRE infections, colonization; MRSA colonization but not infection reduced
Exposure to Air Pollutants May Up Risk for Macular Degeneration
Risk for age-related macular degeneration greater in highest versus lowest quartiles of NO2, CO
Quitting Smoking Linked to Lower CVD Risk Within Five Years
However, compared with never smokers, former smokers' risk remains elevated beyond five years
