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Circulating Biomarkers May Be Indicative of Stroke Risk
High levels of CRP, tHcy, TNFR2, and VEGF indicate significantly higher odds for incident ischemic stroke
Cancer Replaces CVD As Leading Cause of Death in 22 States
Cancer is also now the leading cause of death for a number of minority groups
Marine Complex Supplement Beneficial in Male Hair Thinning
Significant increases in total hair count, total hair density, terminal hair density after 180 days
Trans-Obturator Tape Cost-Effective for Urinary Incontinence
Randomized trial shows cost-effectiveness of trans-obturator versus tension-free vaginal tape
Higher Incidence of Edema With Bacteriuria in C1-INH-HAE
Findings in those with versus without bacteriuria in hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency
Decision Support Tools Cut CT Use in Pediatric Appendicitis Workup
Lower proportions of CT in passive, active intervention time periods versus historical control
Posttraumatic Growth for Parents Post-NICU ‘Under-Evaluated’
PTG related to posttraumatic stress symptoms, positive reinterpretation and growth, infant survival
Obese Women Have Greater Adipose Stores of Vitamin D
Distribution of vitamin D between subcutaneous, omental adipose tissue similar for obese, non-obese
Vonoprazan-Based Triple Tx Feasible for H. pylori
Vonoprazan-based triple therapy safe and effective compared with conventional PPI-based triple tx
Cannabis Provides More Pain Relief for Men Than Women
Researchers find male users report greater benefits compared to women