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There is a higher risk for early age-related macular degeneration in individuals with high plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels

Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked to High HDL

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Incidence of early AMD 79.9 per 1,000 person-years in France
A previously unrecognized interstitium has been identified in human tissues

Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues

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Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Having more nurses in the hospital with at least a bachelor of science degree in nursing is tied to lower post-surgical mortality among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Nurse Education Improves Post-Op Survival in Dementia Patients

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Findings show lower post-surgical mortality among patients with Alzheimer's disease
Medicare beneficiaries without a personal physician report substantially worse patient experiences and less routine care

‘Nontrivial’ Number of Seniors Lack a Personal Physician

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Lacking a personal physician is more common for some vulnerable groups
The most affected health domains after ischemic stroke are physical function

Physical, Executive Function Most Affected After Ischemic Stroke

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Worse scores in multiple domains tied to lower income, female sex, disability
For baby boomers

Hepatitis C Screening Increasing Among Baby Boomers

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Screening prevalence 11.5 to 12.8 percent; similar rate for cohort born from 1966 to 1985
U.S. adults express concerns about discrimination by employers and insurance for patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia

Concern for Employer, Insurance Discrimination for Alzheimer’s Patients

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About half of adults surveyed expect a man with mild Alzheimer's dementia to be discriminated against
A considerable proportion of women are diagnosed with cervical cancer after age 65

Cervical Cancer Frequently Diagnosed After Age 65

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Almost 20 percent of cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in women older than 65
Electronic health record usability may contribute to possible patient harm events

EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events

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Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
In a position paper published online March 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Ethical Duties ID’d for Short-Term Global Health Experiences

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Physician's primary ethical obligation is to improve the health, well-being of individuals, communities