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For patients with atrial fibrillation

Osteoporotic Fracture Risk Lower for DOAC Than Warfarin in A-Fib

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No differences seen in fracture risk in head-to-head comparisons of direct oral anticoagulants
For middle-aged adults without preexisting cardiovascular disease

Fruit-, Veggie-Rich Diet May Soon Lower Markers for Cardiac Injury

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Healthy eating during eight weeks tied to lower levels of markers for subclinical cardiac damage, strain
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 11 to 15

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

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Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
In a joint guidance document issued by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Guidance Issued for Osteoporosis Management During COVID-19

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Alternative methods for parenteral treatments include off-site clinics, home visit, self-injection
Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk for colorectal and other digestive tract cancers

Regular Aspirin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Digestive Tract Cancers

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Favorable effect increases with longer duration of use, and, for colorectal cancer, with increasing dose
Intensive blood pressure control can lower the risk for atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertension at high risk for cardiovascular disease

Intensive Blood Pressure Control Tied to Lower Atrial Fibrillation Risk

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Lowering systolic BP to <120 mm Hg lowers risk by 26 percent
Distracted driving laws within the United States help reduce fatalities for teenagers

Distracted Driving Laws Tied to Fewer Teen Crash Fatalities

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Texting, handheld phone bans tied to fewer motor vehicle crash deaths involving drivers aged 16 to 19
In a stroke population

T2DM Linked to Worse Cognitive Performance After Stroke

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No significant difference found in cognitive function for those with impaired, normal fasting glucose levels
Early diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus in high-risk women improves gestational weight gain

Early Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Leads to Less Weight Gain

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Screening high-risk women for GDM in first trimester optimizes gestational weight gain
Greater autistic social traits in childhood could be a risk factor for the development of disordered eating in adolescence

Autism in Childhood May Up Risk for Later Eating Disorders

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Findings seen in longitudinal study of children followed from age 7 to 16 years