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Retinoic Acid May Help Prevent, Treat Colorectal Cancer
Researchers are studying connection between retinoic acid and inflammation in gut
Optimism, Cynical Hostility Influence Fall Risk in Women
Optimism linked to decreased risk of two or more falls; hostility linked to increased risk
Body Mass Index, Fat Percentage Predict Menses Resumption
Both BMI, fat percentage are positive predictors for women with a history of anorexia nervosa
Ischemic Events Down With Prolonged DAPT in PAD
Lower risk of ischemic events seen for patients with peripheral arterial disease undergoing PCI
Imaging Strategies Reduce Unnecessary Angiography
CMR is better for reducing unnecessary angiography compared with NICE guideline-directed care
TBC1D4 Mutation Common in North American Inuit
TBC1D4 carriers with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes have increased risk of remaining undiagnosed
Off-Hours Presentation Not Detrimental in STEMI
Time of PCI did not affect STEMI efficacy or safety outcomes in large international trial
Drug-Eluting Contact Lenses May Help Treat Glaucoma
Latanoprost-eluting lenses as effective in monkeys as the standard eye drop treatment
Invasive Interventions Improving Survival in NSTEMI Patients
Improvement in all-cause mortality tied to angiography, PCI, and CABG procedures
Risk of Cardiovascular Events Not Reduced With CPAP Use
CPAP helps patients feel better, but does not appear to cut odds for cardiovascular events
