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Starting Exercise Even in Older Age Cuts Heart Failure Risk
Benefit seen from approximately 30 minutes of brisk walking four times per week
Depression-Heart Rate Variability Link Is Bidirectional
Study performed in twin pairs found associations between HRV, Beck Depression Inventory score
Rivaroxaban Linked to Low VTE Recurrence in Active Cancer
Lower rate of VTE recurrence, but higher clinically relevant non-major bleeding versus dalteparin
Semaglutide Found to Be Effective Against Type 2 Diabetes
The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight
Pharmacists Should Counsel Patients Fasting for Ramadan
Pharmacists can suggest adjustments for meds taken several times per day, those affected by food intake
AUA: Many Have Unused Opioids After Urologic Procedures
Patients use just over half of initial prescription; highest percentage of unused meds for cystectomy
Over Half of Young Adult Smoke Volume Exposure From Hookahs
Toxicant exposure to tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine lower, but still substantial, compared to cigarettes
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
Various Clinical Disturbances Precede MS Diagnosis
Understanding prodromal signs may improve multiple sclerosis identification
V600E BRAF Mutation Tied to Worse Survival in CRC Liver Mets
Worse overall, disease-free survival with V600E BRAF versus KRAS mutation in colorectal liver metastases
