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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the benefits and harms of low-dose aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer vary by patient age. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 14 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age

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Recommended for some patients aged 50 to 59 years; insufficient evidence for those <50, ≥70
A large percentage of HIV-positive patients may see family physicians exclusively for their care

Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care

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HIV+ patients who see generalists experienced in HIV care more likely to get antiretroviral therapy
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with significantly increased odds of laryngeal carcinoma but not pharyngeal cancer

H. pylori Linked to Increased Odds of Laryngeal Carcinoma

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Review shows significantly increased odds of laryngeal carcinoma but not pharyngeal cancer
Patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture have a higher risk of mortality and major complications than those receiving an elective total hip replacement

Mortality Risk Up for Hip Surgery After Fracture Vs Elective THR

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Higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared with those undergoing elective total hip replacement
Tighter blood glucose control may have a protective effect against dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes

Lower HbA1c Levels Linked to Less Dementia in T2DM

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Poor control linked to 50 percent higher risk of being admitted to hospital in future for dementia
Diabetes may be harder on women's hearts than it is on men's

Gender Differences for Cardiovascular Risk With Diabetes

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Studies find a nearly 40 percent greater risk of coronary issues in females
A chronic disease cost calculator has been developed to estimate state-level costs

CDC Develops State-Level Chronic Disease Cost Calculator

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Calculator identifies median state-specific medical costs and median absenteeism costs
For patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing a first percutaneous coronary intervention

Low HDL-C, High CRP Ups Mortality for Patients With CAD

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Findings in patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing first PCI
For patients on warfarin

Anticoagulation Report Has Little Impact in Discharge Summary

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Safe Transitions Anticoagulation Report has no impact on clinical outcomes for patients on warfarin
Resveratrol and its major metabolites penetrate the blood-brain barrier to have central nervous system effects in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Resveratrol Impacts Central Nervous System Biomarkers

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High-dose oral resveratrol safe and well tolerated in Alzheimer's disease patients