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U.S. life expectancy drops to lowest in decades
“Even small declines in life expectancy of a tenth or two-tenths of a year mean that on a population level, a lot more people are dying...
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Exercise may counteract genetics for gestational diabetes
First-time pregnant women who had a high polygenic risk score and low physical activity had significantly higher odds of developing gestational...
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Hormonal therapy a safe, long term option for older women with recalcitrant acne
No pap smear or pelvic exam is required when prescribing oral contraceptives, but the risk of clotting should be discussed, Dr. Jenny Murase said...
From the Journals
Inhaled, systemic steroids linked to changes in brain structure
New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that glucocorticoids have significant effects on the brain, which could explain their...
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Majority of muscle symptoms with statins not caused by treatment
A new Cholesterol Trialists Collaboration meta-analysis shows that in 14 of the 15 people who experience muscle pain or weakness when taking a...
Conference Coverage
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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Mother’s fat metabolism in early pregnancy linked to baby’s weight
“This study provides evidence of distinct patterns of fetal abdominal growth and placental transfer and how they relate to longer term health.”
From the Journals
Omega-3 fatty acids and depression: Are they protective?
In the fully adjusted model, consumption of fatty acids from the omega-3 family had a protective effect against maintenance of depressive episodes...
Guidelines
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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Drinking black tea linked to lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
“While these findings may offer reassurance to tea drinkers, they do not indicate that people should start drinking tea or change their tea...
Feature
How do you live with COVID? One doctor’s personal experience
Early in 2020, Anne Peters, MD, caught COVID-19. The author of Medscape’s “Peters on Diabetes” column was sick in March 2020 before state-mandated...