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Coronary CT Angiography in the General Population
Coronary artery CT angiography in asymptomatic, middle-aged subjects without known coronary artery disease showed coronary atherosclerosis is common but mostly mild and appears in women after a 10-year delay.
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Fish Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease
Is there enough scientific evidence to suggest associations between fish consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (or of mortality) among people who consume fish vs. those who do not?
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Drinking More Coffee May Protect Against Cognitive Decline
Among adults older than age 60 years, heavier coffee consumption was associated with slower cognitive decline in executive function and less beta-amyloid accumulation.
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Dietary Modifications with Linoleic Acid Can Have an Effect on Gut and Brain Inflammation
This study will widen the scope of discussion on the treatment of neurological disorders. Nutritional supplements need to be discussed with caution until clear recommendations can be given based on clinical trials and other strong evidence of efficacy without significant side effects.
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Parabacteroides, Flavonoid-Rich Foods, and Lower Blood Pressure
Results showed that higher dietary intake of total flavonoids, specifically anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins polymers, were associated with statistically significant lower systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure.
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Birth Hospital ZIP Code and Neonatal Outcomes in Very Preterm Birth
This work may serve as a reminder to the healthcare provider of the importance of developing a complete and nuanced understanding of a patient and recognizing that environment often affects healthcare risk factors and wellness efforts.
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Beyond COVID, Other Key Research Breakthroughs Occurred in 2021
American Heart Association highlights progress on diabetes treatment, stroke prevention, and anti-clotting medication.
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Efficacy of Neuroinvasive Goal-Directed Therapy in Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury After Cardiac Arrest
This retrospective observational study found the suggestion of favorable neurological outcomes at six months among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who received interventions to optimally manage intracranial pressure and brain tissue oxygenation compared to standard care.
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An Assessment of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Critically Ill SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients
This retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data showed that critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk for hospital-acquired infections.
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Treatment and Follow-Up of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
This article will review management of pulmonary embolism based on risk stratification, with an emphasis on the role of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team as well as appropriate follow-up.