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Very Low LDL-C, Triglycerides Tied to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Women
Women with very low LDL or triglycerides should be monitored for other modifiable stroke risk factors
Cytomegalovirus Linked to Faster Progression of Cystic Fibrosis
Faster progression to end-stage lung disease observed among patients with CMV IgG positivity
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Burden Up Among HIV-Infected
NAFLD becoming increasingly important cause of liver disease, liver mortality
Inflammatory Arthritis Linked to Sexual Dysfunction
Themes of impaired sexual function, compromised intimate relationships ID'd in studies of IA patients
FDA Warns of Consumer Devices That Claim to Diagnose Concussion
Tools include smartphone apps marketed to coaches or parents for use during sporting events
FDA: Patients Should Not Abruptly Stop Taking a Prescribed Opioid
Agency warns that rapid discontinuation can result in uncontrolled pain or withdrawal symptoms
CDC: Still No Source As E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases
Outbreak affecting five states; no deaths reported, but 11 people have been hospitalized
Verubecestat, Atabecestat Not Beneficial for Preventing Alzheimer Disease
Two trials show lack of effectiveness versus placebo for preclinical Alzheimer disease
Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers
Complication Rates Low for High-Volume Pediatric Thyroid Surgery
Low complication rates for surgical management of pediatric thyroid disease at high-volume center
