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Radial Artery Access Reduces Mortality, Major Bleeds in ACS
Fewer bleeding events, lower mortality rates when compared to femoral artery access
Impaired Kidney Function May Raise Cancer Risk
Dialysis, organ transplant may increase odds for certain types of cancer
Genetic Risk Score IDs Insulin Resistance, Change in IR
Lifestyle and metformin improve insulin sensitivity, regardless of genetic risk score
Case of Bobby Pin Piercing Kidney Reported in 4-Year-Old
Two rusted sharp ends of pin were removed from patient, without subsequent complications
Urinary Potassium Excretion Tied to Renal, Cardio Risk in T2DM
Higher urinary potassium excretion, not sodium excretion, tied to lower risk of primary end point
Intervention Cuts Potentially Inappropriate Meds in Seniors
Intervention also effective for reducing proton pump inhibitor prescribing
Hormonal Status Impacts Genetic Variation, CIMT Link
SNPs within the innate immunity pathway altered the treatment effect on four-year change in CIMT
Facilitating Shared Decision-Making Can Cut Antibiotic Use
Interventions that aim to facilitate shared decision-making effective in short term
Levodopa Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration
But more research needed to confirm beneficial effects on vision disorder
Suicide Risk Up for Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Dependence on breathing tubes, feeding tubes might play a part in despair
