Test of Vascular Function May Predict Solid-Tumor Cancer Risk
Reactive hyperemia peripheral arterial tonometry index ≤2.0 predicted incidence of solid-tumor cancer
Lung Cancer Incidence Rates Generally Declined From 2007 to 2016
Smallest decline seen among women living in nonmetropolitan counties -- from 61 to 58 per 100,000
Exercising More Often May Lower CVD Risk in Older Adults
Maintaining, increasing frequency of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity level may reduce CVD risk
Patients With Cirrhosis Have Considerable Financial Burden
Lack of insurance, financial distress resulting in delayed medical care tied to lower odds of HCC surveillance
ASN: Models Can Predict Risk for Incident Chronic Kidney Disease
Risk equations had median C-values of 0.845 and 0.801 for cohorts with, without diabetes, respectively
High Birth Number May Harm Cardiovascular Health in Women
Association also seen between more births, less ideal body mass
ASN: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Benefit Kidney Health in T2DM
eGFR did not significantly change with supplementation versus placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes
Crowd Diagnosis of STDs Frequently Sought Online
Many requests for second opinions after seeing a health care professional
Ibuprofen Does Not Increase Postpartum Blood Pressure
NSAIDs do not up postpartum BP in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and mild HTN
CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Tops 2,000
Cases have been reported in every state except Alaska; nine fatalities across 24 states, D.C.
