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Three novel loci have been identified for polycystic ovary syndrome

Three Novel Loci Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ID’d

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Genetic links with obesity, T2DM, lipids suggest shared genetic architecture for PCOS, metabolic traits
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in pregnant women; the two practice bulletins were published in the January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

ACOG Updates Guidelines for Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia

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Second bulletin provides recommendations for management of chronic hypertension in pregnancy
For patients with knee osteoarthritis and at least 12 months of follow-up

Effect Sizes Uncertain for Meds Versus Placebo in Knee OA

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Meta-analysis: large uncertainty versus placebo for all medications for pain relief
For adults with type 2 diabetes initiating second-line antidiabetic medications (ADM)

Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk

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Cardiovascular risk increased with sulfonylureas and basal insulin versus newer classes of ADM
New clinical practice guidelines for the management of malignant pleural effusions were published in the January issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

New Guidelines Address Care for Malignant Pleural Effusions

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Recs call for ultrasounds, advise against therapeutic pleural interventions in asymptomatic patients
Sodium intake is associated with the long-term risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation

High Sodium Intake Associated With New Atrial Fibrillation

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Cumulative proportional probability for AF events greatest for those in the highest quartile of salt intake
A pattern of higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased odds of chronic kidney disease

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

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Odds of CKD up with beverage pattern consisting of higher intake of sweetened soda, fruit drinks, water
Patients with obesity undergoing projection radiography receive a higher dose area product than normal-weight adults

Obese Patients Exposed to Higher Radiation Doses for X-Rays

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Higher dose area product seen for patients with obesity undergoing projection radiography
Many emergency departments do not have a pediatric area or pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC)

Many EDs Do Not Have Pediatric Area, Emergency Care Coordinator

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Other studies detail concerns about pediatric telemedicine use, grassroots intervention to up PECC use
Anxiety and depression predict poor future physical health as strongly as obesity and smoking in older adults

Toll on Health From Depression, Anxiety Akin to Smoking, Obesity

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For older adults, effect of anxiety, depression on physical health similar to that of obesity, smoking