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ACC: Ultrasound Surgery May Help Control Blood Pressure
At six months, patients who underwent renal denervation used less medication to control BP
Niraparib Extends Time Without Symptoms in Ovarian Cancer
Findings based on phase 3 study of maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitor following treatment
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism
Increased risk seen for autism spectrum disorder and disorder with comorbid intellectual disability
ACC: New Guidelines Issued for Primary Prevention of CVD
Guidelines emphasize promotion of healthy lifestyle, including healthy diet, exercise, weight loss
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Low, High Levels of Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Mortality
All-cause mortality risk lower with 10 to 59 minutes of physical activity per week versus inactivity
Critical Care Nurses’ Work Environments Improving
But most report lack of appropriate staffing; 33 percent intend to leave job within 12 months
State Breast Density Notification Laws May Up Ultrasound Use
But laws should require notification of possible benefits of supplemental screening
Younger Age at Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Bladder Cancer
Women with menopause onset by age 45 at higher risk than those with onset at age 50 or older
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
