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Hypothyroidism is significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality

Overt Hypothyroidism May Up All-Cause Mortality in the Elderly

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However, no association seen between hypothyroidism and cardiovascular mortality
Among patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Tivozanib Bests Sorafenib in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

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Progression-free survival longer in those receiving tivozanib as third- or fourth-line therapy
Supplementation with vitamin D alone does not appear to reduce the risk for fracture

Vitamin D Supplementation Alone May Not Reduce Fracture Risk

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However, meta-analysis shows significant reduction in any, hip fracture with vitamin D plus calcium
The rate of opioid-related suicides as well as unintentional deaths significantly increased from 2000 to 2017

Opioid-Related Suicides Down, Rate of Unintentional Deaths Up

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Crises of opioid overdose deaths and suicide do not appear closely linked
The first Ebola vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is a single-dose injection called Ervebo. The vaccine from Merck & Co. is approved to protect against the Zaire ebolavirus in people ages 18 years and older.

FDA Gives First Ebola Vaccine for Adults the Green Light

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Ervebo shown to be highly effective in preventing infection in people exposed to the virus
A measure to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic cigarettes to 21 has been approved by the U.S. Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

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Measure was supported by many tobacco and electronic cigarette companies

CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 10-14

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The 42nd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium was held from Dec. 10 to 14...
Concussions are common among the U.S. collegiate population

Concussions More Common Among College Students Than Thought

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Non-sport-related concussions are more common on campus than sport-related concussion
The correlation between low education and incident cardiovascular disease is partly due to income and work stress

Low Education Link to CVD Risk Partly Due to Income, Job Strain

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Correlations with risk for CVD, CVD mortality reduced after adjustment for income, job strain
A cognitive symptom measure identified in discharge summaries can predict the risk for dementia

Cognitive Symptom Score From EHR Predicts Risk for Dementia

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Symptom score derived from discharge summaries using natural language processing linked to earlier diagnosis