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Time-updated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) variables have a stronger association with myocardial infarction than baseline HbA1c

Time-Updated Hemoglobin A1c Variables Linked to MI Risk

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Stronger correlation for MI risk with updated latest and updated mean versus baseline HbA1c
Anxiety and depression are linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn and reduced quality of life among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Anxiety, Depression Impact Symptoms, QoL in GERD

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Increased anxiety, depression linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn
Incorporation of a genetic risk score can improve the accuracy of colorectal cancer risk determination

Model Including CRC Risk Alleles Ups Risk Discrimination

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Model more accurately determines risk of colorectal cancer; defines recommended screening age
For older adults

Hyperhomocysteinemia Linked to Worse Cognitive Status

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Correlation with worse cognitive and functional status, dementia among elderly adults
Nine states have enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact law

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Formed

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Formation of compact commission triggered by enactment of law in seventh state: Alabama
Adding to the debate about the benefits of mammography screening before age 50

Limited Evidence for Screening Mammography for Women in 40s

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But conclusion wasn't unanimous, one expert says
Intensive glycemic control appears to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes

Intensive Glycemic Control May Ward Off Cardiovascular Events

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But study showed it's not enough to prevent related deaths
In treatment following acute coronary syndrome

Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Fewer unmarried American men are becoming first-time fathers

CDC: Fewer Single Young Men Becoming First-Time Fathers

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Rate of first-time dads having child out of wedlock fell from 1980s to 2000s
Even when herpes zoster vaccination does not prevent the disease

Vaccine Tied to Less Postherpetic Neuralgia in Shingles

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Findings support immunization of older adults