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The combination of clopidogrel and aspirin is associated with reduced risk of major ischemic events but increased risk of major hemorrhage among patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack

Clopidogrel + Aspirin Cuts Ischemic Events in Stroke, TIA

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However, combination is associated with increased risk of major hemorrhage within 90 days
Diabetes-attributable nursing home costs are substantial

U.S. Nursing Home Costs Due to Diabetes Vary Greatly by State

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Per-person diabetes-attributable costs ranged from $374 in New Mexico to $1,610 in Washington, D.C.
Acute kidney injury is independently associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events

Acute Kidney Injury in Hospital Ups Risk of Later Heart Failure

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Findings based on one-year follow-up after a hospitalization complicated by acute kidney injury
Human papillomavirus vaccines protect against cervical precancer in adolescent girls and young women

Good Evidence That HPV Vaccines Protect Against Cervical Precancer

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High-certainty evidence for protection in adolescent girls and young women aged 15 to 26 years
Inhaled combined budesonide-formoterol used as needed is beneficial for mild asthma

Budesonide-Formoterol Used As Needed Beneficial in Mild Asthma

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Superior to terbutaline with respect to asthma control, non-inferior to budesonide for exacerbations
An aerobic and strength exercise program does not slow cognitive impairment among people with mild-to-moderate dementia

Aerobic + Strength Exercise Doesn’t Slow Cognitive Decline

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Moderate-to-high intensity exercise ups physical fitness but does not slow cognitive decline in dementia
One to two servings of seafood per week is recommended for cardiovascular benefits

Seafood Recommended 1 to 2 Times/Week for Cardiac Benefit

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Benefits of seafood consumption include reduced risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke
For women

Healthful Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Hearing Loss in Women

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Inverse association between AMED, DASH, AHEI-2010 diet scores with risk of hearing loss for women
For patients with advanced cancers

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy Varies by Sex

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Magnitude of benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitors sex-dependent for patients with advanced cancers
In 2016

ASCO: Few Eligible Smokers Had CT Screen for Lung CA in 2016

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Most eligible smokers populated in South, which had most screening sites but low screening rate