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Stratifying BMI by Waist Circumference Improves Mortality Risk Prediction in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers say clinical guidelines for assessing adiposity would benefit from incorporation of BMI-specific WC thresholds
Living in Marginalized Neighborhoods Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Acute MI
Increasing neighborhood marginalization linked to higher rates of mortality beginning at 30 days after discharge
Preschool Depression Intervention Has Long-Term Beneficial Effects
Those with remission at preadolescence have lower lifetime use of antipsychotics and intensive mental health interventions
15.6 Million Lifetime Gastric Cancers Expected in Those Born During 2008 to 2017
58 percent of cases expected in traditionally high-incidence areas; 42 percent expected to occur in lower-incidence areas
Varying Associations ID’d Between Hormone Therapy, Young-Onset Breast Cancer
Inverse link seen for estrogen hormone therapy use and young-onset breast cancer; positive link seen for long-term use of estrogen plus progestin hormone therapy
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Almost 15 Percent of U.S. Seniors Use Aspirin for Primary Prevention
22.7 percent of primary prevention aspirin users started aspirin without a physician's recommendation
Nontargeted Screening Approach Better for Identifying New Hep C Infection in ED
Small proportion of those newly diagnosed were linked to follow-up care and attained sustained virologic response at 12 weeks
Radiation Therapy Can Promote Amphiregulin, Which Increases Growth of Metastases
Patients whose tumors expressed increased amphiregulin had shorter progression-free and overall survival
Many Indicators of Anger Expression Decrease With Age in Women
Study found Anger Temperament, Anger Reaction, Anger Expressed Aggressively, Hostility subscales on STAXI each decreased significantly with age
Susan Monarez Advances in Process to Lead CDC
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Susan Monarez is one step closer to becoming the next director of the...
Hypercholesterolemia Treatment Falls Short of Guidelines
In recent study, 23 percent of NHANES primary prevention cohort currently using lipid-lowering therapies versus 47 percent eligible under U.S. guidelines
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Poor Outcomes in U.S. Soldiers
Negative outcomes include mental health challenges, traumatic injuries, and increased health care utilization
Inflammatory Activity With IBD Tied to Impaired Sleep
The presence of symptomatic flares alone does not impact sleep quality
Increase in Chronic Digestive Disorders Seen During Pandemic
Specifically, increases seen in irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation
Removing Out-of-Pocket Fee Boosts Rates of Digital Breast Mammography
Greatest increases in access seen among more vulnerable patient groups