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Narcolepsy an Independent Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor
Compared with adults without narcolepsy, those with the chronic sleep disorder had a 77% increased risk for any CVD.
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Antidepressants and Dementia Risk: New Data
Taking antidepressants in midlife was not associated with an increased risk of subsequent Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
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Sugar Substitute Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Xylitol is naturally found in small amounts in fruit and vegetables and has been used more as a sugar substitute over the past decade in processed...
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New Blood Test for Large Vessel Stroke Could Be a ‘Game Changer’
When combined with clinical scores, a “game-changing” blood test can expedite the diagnosis and treatment of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke,...
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Are Children Born Through ART at Higher Risk for Cancer?
A slight increase in the risk for leukemia was observed in children conceived through IVF or ICSI.
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Commonly Used Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Brain Aneurysm Rupture
Five drugs reduced the risk. Four other drugs increased the risk.
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Interictal Burden, Disability, Allodynia Linked to Increased Likelihood of Seeking Migraine Care
Researchers said providers in internal medicine and primary care should be on the lookout for patients with migraine-related disability and...
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Irisin Shows Potential as Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker
Measuring irisin levels could theoretically help individualize physical exercise routines designed to combat cognitive decline.
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ASTRO Releases New EBRT Guideline for Symptomatic Bone Mets
Recommendations concerning pain management and quality of life are part of the guidance.
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Greater Awareness Urged for Important, Overlooked Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Lupus
Findings from a qualitative study suggested a greater need for rheumatology clinicians to initiate discussions with patients about...
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Migraine Disability Nearly Doubled in US Between 2005 and 2018
Although prevalence remained roughly the same during the past 30 years, the proportion of people with moderate to severe MIDAS disability has...