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Systolic Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Mortality, Morbidity
Increased SBP variability tied to mortality, coronary heart disease, stroke, end-stage renal disease
Dose-Dependent Link Between Cannabis Use, Psychosis Relapse
But researchers note effect is small, and the research isn't definitive
Hormonal Contraception May Raise Depression Risk
Study also ties hormonal patches, IUDs to greater antidepressant use, especially in teens
Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women
Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms
Adjunctive Azithromycin Beneficial in C-Section Patients
Addition of azithromycin cuts post-cesarean infection rates in half
Prescribed NSAIDs Tied to Higher Heart Failure Risk
Study of millions of health records suggests an association
More Evidence HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
Protection appears to occur even when only one or two of the recommended doses are given
Nonsurgical Therapy Increasing for Advanced Oral Cavity SCC
Surgical therapy linked to significantly improved mean disease-specific and overall survival
Radiation Effect on Epigenetic Modifiers May Up Metabolic Risk
Insulin signaling chronically disrupted in skeletal muscle, adipose progenitor cells from irradiated mice
Findings May Help Optimize Tissue Expansion Procedures
Elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and mechanical toughness vary with relative ambient humidity
