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Alcohol and Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Alcohol consumption is an established risk factor for breast cancer--but does the risk differ among breast cancer subtypes?
The Opportunity Cost of Clinical Guidelines
The benefits of clinical guidelines are undisputed, but a growing number of guidelines and a fixed amount of time means that not all guidelines can be implemented. What's to be done?
Predictors of BP Response in the Symplicity HTN-3 Trial
Confounding factors are revealed and may partially explain unexpected BP responses in both sham control and renal denervation groups.
Cardiovascular Drug Use for Prevention and Treatment of CHD
What are the best target populations for improving cardiovascular outcomes related to cardiac medications?
CMV-Associated Splenic Infarcts in an Immune-Competent
While cytomegalovirus-associated thrombosis has been reported in immune-compromised patients, this unusual case presented in an immune-competent man.
Acute Embolic Cerebral Ischemia in Polycythemia Vera
Although unusual, acute embolic cerebral ischemia may be an initial presentation of polycythemia vera. Should these patients be managed differently than other stroke patients?
Impact of Clinical History on Chest Radiograph Interpretation
Does having additional clinical information help or hinder radiographic diagnosis of pneumonia in children?
Coffee, Tea, and Fatal Oral/Pharyngeal Cancer
Might your choice of breakfast drink protect you against oral and pharyngeal cancers? This study examined the potential protective effects of both caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties.
Changes in Total Cholesterol Levels in Western Societies
Icelandic trends provide norms for looking at cholesterol management with new eyes.
Routine Vaginal Cuff Smear Testing
Because of the low incidence of vaginal cancer and high screening costs, patients should be counseled individually about the risks and benefits of these follow-up tests.
Airway Assessment in Endoscopic Procedures
Gastroenterologists are required to perform an airway assessment prior to any endoscopic procedure. Are they doing a good job?
Advance Directive Discussions Do Not Decrease Survival
While advanced care planning is sometimes controversial, this study suggests that honoring patients' wishes to engage in advance directive discussions and documentation does not lead to harm.
Choline/Betaine Prognostics Depend on Trimethylamine-N-Oxide
Find out why these biomarkers for coronary heart disease should always go with their gut. . .
Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Adults
Do people respond well to exercise intervention programs? This study tells us.
Early Childhood Caries and the Pediatric NP
Kids with poor dental care have a fighting chance when PNPs step up and show the way.
House Design Modifications Reduce Indoor Resting Malaria Vector Densities in Western Kenya
Simple modifications of typical rural house design can be an effective and relatively inexpensive method of reducing indoor mosquito vector densities and consequently decreasing malaria transmission. Public health scientists have shown the potential for house design to protect people against ...
Energy Intake at Breakfast and Weight Change
Will the redistribution of daily energy intake, so that more energy is consumed at breakfast, help reduce weight-gain in middle-aged adults?
Outcomes With Various Stents in Diabetic Patients
The presence of diabetes has been associated with worse outcomes after stent implantation. Is one type of stent safer than another in diabetic patients?
Changes of Attitudes and Patronage Behaviors
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure is well recognized to have long-term adverse effects on health.
Female Breast Radiation Exposure During CT Pulmonary Angiography
We encourage the judicious use of CT pulmonary angiography and lower doses and nonionizing radiation alternatives when appropriate.