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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Heart Failure Hospitalizations
The burden of substance abuse among patients with heart failure and its association with subsequent emergency department visits and hospital…
Changes in dietary intake of animal and vegetable protein and unhealthy aging
Animal and vegetable-based proteins differ on their effect on many health outcomes, but their relationship with unhealthy aging is uncertain.…
Cervical Computed Tomography Dependent Diagnosis of Crowned Dens Syndrome in Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the presence of Crowned Dens Syndrome (CDS) in patients with Calcium pyrophosphate…
Adult Life-Course Trajectories of Lung Function and the Development of Emphysema: The CARDIA Lung Study
Peak lung function and rate of decline predict future airflow obstruction and non-respiratory comorbid conditions. Associations between lung function trajectories…
The Association of Abnormal Liver Tests with Hepatitis C Testing in Primary Care
As hepatitis C virus birth cohort (1945–1965) screening in primary care improves, testing patterns in response to persistently abnormal liver…
Medical News Today: Can you safely pop a blister?
The body produces blisters to protect damaged skin and help it heal. People should generally avoid popping them unless they…
Medical News Today: Can home remedies help with a kidney infection?
Kidney infections will usually require treatment with antibiotics. Home remedies on their own cannot treat a kidney infection, but some…
Power of refocusing student stress in middle school transition
A new study by education researchers shows that proactively addressing students’ anxieties with clear and cost-effective messaging early in the…
Pulse waves measured at the wrist uncover often-missed artery changes in menopausal women
Measuring a menopausal woman’s pulse wave at her wrist can detect circulatory system changes that aren’t evident with blood pressure…