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More than half of American doctors do not feel confident that they can spot the reason for a stroke that strikes in the absence of a clearly established cause. The survey results were to be reported Friday at the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association-sponsored Cryptogenic Stroke Public Health Conference in Washington

Many Doctors Struggle With Treating Cryptogenic Stroke

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Between 51 and 70 percent of survey respondents say they do not feel confident
Patients who die at home experience more peace in their final days and hours than they would in a hospital

Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain

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Patients and loved ones find greater comfort spending final days together in familiar place
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with increased risk of all stroke

COPD Tied to Increased Risk of Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke

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Adjustment for smoking attenuates risks for all strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
Older kidney cancer patients treated with sorafenib or sunitinib may face an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events

Sorafenib, Sunitinib May Pose Cardiovascular Risk

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Higher stroke risk found in older kidney cancer patients taking the drugs

Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 7-11

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The Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting (IDWeek 2015) The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was...
Even a 10-minute walk can restore vascular function in legs affected by prolonged sitting

Short Walk Can Restore Vascular Function After Prolonged Sitting

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Small study found a short stroll restored blood flow in legs after hours of sitting in a chair
Carotenoids are associated with a long-term reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration

Carotenoids Help Reduce the Risk of Advanced AMD

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However, no link found between carotenoids and the risk of intermediate AMD
Despite efforts by lawmakers and manufacturers to protect workers and provide safe working environments

Occupational Risk of Bladder Cancer on the Rise

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Odds for the disease climbing faster among women than men in the workforce
Low-income HIV patients who enrolled in the Affordable Care Act may be faring better than they did on traditional state assistance

IDSA: ACA Improving Care for Low-Income HIV Patients

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In Virginia, ACA enrollment in 2014 associated with HIV viral load suppression
As the amount of psoriasis increases

More Severe Psoriasis Equals More Vascular Inflammation

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Relationship held after accounting for other cardiovascular disease risk factors