Genetic Variants Linked to Educational Attainment
CNVs linked to lower education attainment in geographically distinct unselected populations
House Call Primary Care Practices Vary Substantially
One-third of practices use a defined quality improvement process
Higher Disease Burden for Patients With Fibromyalgia
As compared to patients with chronic widespread pain
Specific Trans Fatty Acids Linked With Incident Diabetes
Correlations differ by specific trans fatty acid and by method of assessment
Population-Based FIT Screening Can Reduce CRC Mortality
Large cohort study shows significant reduction among screened 50- to 69-year-olds in Taiwan
Primary Androgen Deprivation Tx May Raise DM Risk by 60 Percent
Findings among men treated for localized prostate cancer
Post-CABG Predictors of Stroke Identified for Diabetes Patients
Predictors of perioperative stroke include prior stroke, warfarin use, surgery outside U.S., Canada
Smartphone Electrocardiograms Deemed Equivalent to Standard
Smartphone monitoring found to be as accurate as standard ECG in diverse populations
Pre-Op β-Blockers May Work Against Heart-Healthy Patients
But those with three or four heart risk factors may benefit from getting β-blockers
Higher Risk of VTE With Newer Forms of Oral Contraceptives
Includes brands such as Yaz, Yasmin, Desogen; risk to any one user remains very low
