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Serum testosterone and estradiol levels associated with current asthma in women
The overall prevalence of current asthma in the sample was 9% (6% in men and 13% in women).
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Milrinone beats dobutamine in extending survival in HF
PHILADELPHIA – Survival benefit favored milrinone regardless of indication for use in continuous outpatient intravenous inotropic therapy.
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Five genetic variations associated with same-sex sexual behavior
Some of the candidate genes are associated with hormonal pathways, but their influence is small, and nonheterosexuality probably is tied to a...
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Severe lipodystrophy linked to pembrolizumab
A 47-year-old woman developed severe lipodystrophy after receiving pembrolizumab to treat metastatic melanoma.
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Patient-centered care in clinic
Use the computer as a bond to strengthen your relationship with your patient.
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Volunteerism: How and why to do it, according to Dr. Eileen Barrett
PHILADELPHIA – Ideas for volunteering that beat packing penicillin in a backpack.
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Geroscience brings bench science to the real-world problems of aging
NEW ORLEANS – The 30% caloric restriction that works in mice won’t cut it over a person’s lifespan.
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Genetic signature helps ID MS risk
Amlodipine may be preferable for lowering blood pressure in black patients.
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First primary prevention CVD guidelines form ACC, AHA
A smartwatch-based algorithm showed 84% positive predictive value for atrial fibrillation.
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Bempedoic acid: funny name, serious LDL lowering
And doctors’ prior authorization burden is increasing.
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Semaglutide plus SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes
MI and strokes spike during the 30-day period following cancer diagnosis.