Acute Kidney Injury in Hospital Ups Risk of Later Heart Failure
Findings based on one-year follow-up after a hospitalization complicated by acute kidney injury
Clopidogrel + Aspirin Cuts Ischemic Events in Stroke, TIA
However, combination is associated with increased risk of major hemorrhage within 90 days
FDA Approves Non-Opioid Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal
Lucemyra is an oral selective alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist
More Variants in DCM-Tied Genes in Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Combination of TTNtv, excess alcohol consumption linked to worse LVEF in dilated cardiomyopathy
Sustained Use of Oxymetazoline Cream Efficacious for Rosacea
Findings based on year-long evaluation of safety and efficacy for moderate-to-severe symptoms
CDC: Number of U.S. Births Dropped to 30-Year Low in 2017
Decline in birth rates for nearly all women aged under 40 years; increase for women in early 40s
ASCO: Few Eligible Smokers Had CT Screen for Lung CA in 2016
Most eligible smokers populated in South, which had most screening sites but low screening rate
Healthful Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Hearing Loss in Women
Inverse association between AMED, DASH, AHEI-2010 diet scores with risk of hearing loss for women
Seafood Recommended 1 to 2 Times/Week for Cardiac Benefit
Benefits of seafood consumption include reduced risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke
Aerobic + Strength Exercise Doesn’t Slow Cognitive Decline
Moderate-to-high intensity exercise ups physical fitness but does not slow cognitive decline in dementia
