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Even Small Decline in Kidney Function Tied to CVD Risk
Associated with an increase in the mass of the left ventricle
Statins May Aid CABG Recovery
Review of statin use indicates reduced risk of death or complications
Mental Health Disorders Common Among Bariatric Sx Patients
But such conditions don't seem to hinder post-op weight loss
Frozen Samples Comparable to Fresh in Fecal Transplant
Prepackaged stool samples may be used to combat C. difficile infections
CDC: Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Their own homes and family cars are common sources
Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision
Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
While study can't prove cause-and-effect, increasing damage seen as dose rises
Higher Costs for Traditional-Dose Isotretinoin Therapy
Cost of repeat courses of isotretinoin with traditional dose outweighs increased medication costs
Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma
Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
Measure of Outpatient Colonoscopy Quality Developed
Fifteen variables independently associated with measure; shows variation in quality among facilities
