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CVD Mortality Similar With Diuretic, ACE Inhibitor, or Calcium Channel Blocker
Those randomly assigned to receive ACE inhibitor had increased risks for stroke mortality, fatal and nonfatal hospitalized stroke versus diuretic group
Maternal Depressive Symptoms Linked to Slower Fetal Growth
Higher score of depressive symptoms in mothers linked to slower growth in critical rapid growth stage before delivery
Risk for Chronic Health Conditions Increased for Young LGB Cancer Survivors
LGB survivors have increased risk compared with LGB individuals without cancer history, heterosexual cancer survivors
Walking Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Down Syndrome
Walking interactions can improve physical health and cognitive and executive function in adults with Down syndrome
Falls Decision Rule IDs Which Seniors With a Fall Require Head CT
No head CT required in cases with no history of head injury on falling, no amnesia of fall, no new abnormality on neurologic exam
Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Concussion in Children
Lower sport-related concussion rates seen with use of prevention strategies, including mouth guards
Pupillary Light Reflex Can Predict Improvement With rTMS in Depression
Improvement in depression is better for those receiving intermittent theta burst stimulation versus 10 Hz stimulation
Psychostimulants Beneficial for Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Disorder
Higher doses of prescription psychostimulants, treatment duration positively linked to longer retention
Middle Ear Pressure Therapy Aids Vertigo Symptoms
Symptoms improved with the EFET01 device in both patients with Meniere disease and delayed endolymphatic hydrops
Bladder Function Disorders Common in Refractory Nocturnal Enuresis
Diminished functional capacity, reduced bladder compliance seen in refractory monosymptomatic and nonmonosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis