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Many Surgeons Still Performing Inappropriate Vascular Access Sx
About 20 percent fail to meet arteriovenous fistula rate benchmark
Excess Weight Tied to Increased Risk for High BP in Young Children
Risk for hypertension at age 6 higher for children with incident, persistent excess weight at age 4
Study Looks at Risk for Bleeding in Percutaneous Tx of PAD
Major bleeding in lower-extremity peripheral vascular interventions tied to higher in-hospital mortality
Late-Life Diabetes Status Tied to New Cognitive Impairment
Diabetes in late life with poor glycemic control, longer duration linked to incident cognitive impairment
High Temperature Records Will be ‘Smashed’ in Coming Century
High temps increase risk for heat stroke, breathing issues, heart attacks, kidney problems
Recommendations Issued for Imaging Use in Multiple Myeloma
Low-dose whole-body CT recommended over conventional skeletal survey for detection of bone disease
USPSTF Addresses Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
One-time ultrasound screening recommended for men aged 65 to 75 who have ever smoked
One in Five Have Mental Health Issues in Conflict-Affected Areas
Sustainable mental health care needed in conflict-afflicted countries, the authors say
Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Cuts Risk for CV Complications
Maintenance of remission in rheumatoid arthritis lowers risk for subclinical, clinical atherosclerosis
Cognitive Consequences Worse for Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Patients with POMS have more rapid reduction in information-processing efficiency over time
