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Four Clinical Phenotypes Identified for Sepsis
Phenotype distributions similar in derivation, validation cohorts; highest mortality for γ phenotype
Favorable Trends Seen in Lipids, Apolipoprotein B in U.S. Youth
Adjusted mean total cholesterol level decreased from 1999-2000 to 2015-2016 in youth aged 6 to 19 years
Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Commonly Shared, Offer Low Protection
Interest in natural products includes homemade sunscreen, which offers insufficient sun protection
Poor Broadband Penetration in Rural Areas Limits Telemedicine
Broadband penetration poor in counties with inadequate access to primary care doctors, psychiatrists
Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia
Significant correlation observed between late-life BMI changes and dementia risk in both sexes
Regular Puzzle Use May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
Performance on 14 measures of cognitive function better for those doing word or number puzzles
Octogenarians With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Have Poor Survival
Overall survival 1.5 months; survival improved for those receiving chemotherapy
Dupilumab Cuts Exacerbations in Late-Onset Asthma
Lung function improved at weeks 12 and 52 in patients with, without fixed airway obstruction
Higher Consumption of Sugary Drinks May Up Mortality in Adults
Findings include both sugar-sweetened beverages and 100 percent fruit juices
Gender Gap in U.S. Youth Suicide Narrowed From 1975 to 2016
Suicide prevention efforts should take both sex and developmental level into consideration
