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Plasma Marker Predicts Allograft Failure in Lung Transplant
Average donor-derived cell-free DNA in highest tertile linked to increased risk for allograft failure
Body Size, Physical Activity Could Impact Odds of Reaching 90
In women, height, BMI at age 68 to 70, and change in BMI impact odds of reaching longevity
Levodopa + Carbidopa Does Not Modify Disease in Early Parkinson
Findings in patients with early Parkinson disease evaluated over the course of 80 weeks
Short Duration Between Dinner, Bed Has No Effect on HbA1c
Duration of two hours or shorter between dinner and bedtime did not influence HbA1c changes
Smoking Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease in African-Americans
Current smokers had increased risk for measures of subclinical peripheral artery disease
Insulin Price More Than Doubled in the United States
Insulin spending rose from about $2,900 in 2012 to about $5,700 in 2016
Objectively Assessed Exercise Protective Against Depression
Objectively assessed, but not self-reported, physical activity protects against major depressive disorder
Endometrial Scratching Does Not Increase Live Birth Rate in IVF
No significant difference seen in frequency of live births, rates of ongoing, clinical, multiple pregnancy
Ambient Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Sleep Apnea
Odds of sleep apnea increase with increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure, PM2.5 exposure
Doctors Should Encourage Exercise in Patients With Diabetes, CV Disease
Recommendations suggest doctors prescribe individualized exercise training for these patients
