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Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults
But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Support Tool Could Aid Decision on Total Joint Arthroplasty
Surgeons agree pain, quality of life are key to assessing appropriateness of TJA for osteoarthritis
Exercise Counters Fatigue-Related Mood Decline in Arthritis
Physical activity benefits mood in both osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis patients
Risk of Colorectal Polyps Tied to Blood Pressure Medications
Risk increases with the number of antihypertensive drugs taken
Hospitalized Patients With CKD Often Unaware of It
Higher rate of awareness of chronic kidney disease in patients with advanced stage but still low
Voters Support More Federal Funding of Cancer Research
AACR's new report calls for enhanced funding to further progress against cancer
Low HDL-C, High CRP Ups Mortality for Patients With CAD
Findings in patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing first PCI
Characteristics ID’d for Those Who Voluntarily Stop Eating
Most who hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking are in poor health, dependent on others
Racial Disparities in Analgesia for Children With Appendicitis
Black children less likely to receive pain meds for moderate pain, less likely to receive opioids
Longer Shift Length Tied to EMS Worker Injury
Those who work shifts of eight hours or less have lowest risk of occupational injury, illness
