Vascular Dysfunction Linked to Greater Symptoms of Menopause
General somatic symptom severity in menopause inversely tied to carotid artery compliance and FMD
FDA Warning Ups Hysterectomy Complications for Uterine Fibroids
Complications up following FDA black box warning against use of power morcellation for fibroid excision
Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia Seen in Breast Cancer
92 percent had grade 1 severity alopecia with endocrine tx; pattern similar to androgenetic alopecia
CVD Burden Decreased From 1990 to 2016 Across U.S.
Wide variation in rate of decline across states; small number of states saw increase in most recent years
Increased Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety After CRC
Older age, being male linked to less anxiety, more depression; less anxiety, depression with marriage
Higher Mortality Risk Seen for ‘Night Owls’
Higher prevalence of mortality, CV and metabolic dysfunction for definite evening type individuals
Cigarette Price Hike Would Provide More Gains for the Poor
More average life years gained from cessation, and more treatment costs averted for poorest 20 percent
Pre-Pregnancy Fitness Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
However, self-reported physical activity and television time not tied to diabetes risk
No Higher Cancer Risk Seen for Heart Failure Patients
After a median 20 years of follow-up, heart failure not associated with cancer incidence
Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
