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Crystal bone algorithm predicts early fractures, uses ICD codes
This algorithm looks promising and would alert clinicians to often-missed patients with high fracture risk who need to be investigated for...
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Artificial sweeteners linked to higher CV event risk
The first study to include artificial sweetener from all sources, not just drinks, may increase concerns about these agents. But not all are...
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Evolocumab benefits accrue with longer follow-up: FOURIER OLE
Chief among the benefits was a reduction in cardiovascular mortality not observed in the pivotal trial that led to U.S. approval of evolocumab.
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New ovulatory disorder classifications from FIGO replace 50-year-old system
Once an ovulatory disorder has been diagnosed, four basic categories provide a framework for classification.
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ACC fills gaps on guidance for nonstatin therapies for LDL-C lowering
The new guidance addresses the role of nonstatin therapies for lowering LDL-C, which were not addressed in the 2018 ACC/AHA guideline on...
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State of the science in PCOS: Emerging neuroendocrine involvement driving research
Much of the more recent research into PCOS has focused on possible neural contributors to the condition, but these discoveries likely apply only...
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Congressman’s wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss
Lori McClintock’s death was caused by “adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion,” according to the coroner’s report.
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Early menopause linked with increased risk of heart problems
A study of more than 1.4 million women revealed that the younger the age at menopause, the higher the risk of heart failure and atrial...
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Metformin fails as early COVID-19 treatment but shows potential
Metformin may merit further investigation for adults who are overweight or obese.
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Cholesterol levels lowering in U.S., but disparities emerge
While cholesterol levels in American adults have improved overall in the past decade, disparities in control have emerged, according to a new...